Akita Dahlia, Decorative Dahlias, Dinner Plate Dahlias
A real showstopper, Dahlia ‘Akita’ features huge blooms with large chrysanthemum petals in shades of dark crimson to red, blending to yellow toward their heart and tipped white on their underside. The flowers are as large as 5 in. wide (13 cm), with layers and layers of incurved petals. A dazzling dahlia that is sure to impress you as well as your neighbors! Blooming massively from midsummer until frost, this dahlia grows up to 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) and is an excellent choice for sunny beds and borders.
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Dahlia |
Common names | Dahlia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Dahlia |
Common names | Dahlia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Dahlia ‘Akita’ do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Dahlia ‘Akita’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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