Dahlia 'Redskin'
Dahlia variabilis
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info) |
| Species: | variabilis (var-ee-AH-bil-iss) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Redskin |
Section:
Miscellaneous
Flower Size:
Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Red, Dark Red
Pink
Lilac, Lavender, Mauve
Purple, Wine, Violet
Blends
Bicolor
Pruning:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color:
Orange/Apricot
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Summerville, South Carolina
Salt Lake City, Utah
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jun 22, 2007, dicentra63 from West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) wrote: I bought these plants live in a six-pack from a local nursery. They thrived in the hot summer sun and produced blooms in various colors: red, yellow, peach, dark mauve, and pink. |
