Scarlet Dahlia
A very popular Dahlia species, Dahlia coccinea provides a brilliant floral display with profuse vivid red, single velvety flowers in late summer. They contrast beautifully against the finely dissected, dark green foliage. The single flowers, up to 4 in. wide (10 cm) blend nicely with other plants and add welcomed color and form to the late summer and fall borders. Very attractive to butterflies and bees, this dahlia is a very pretty and versatile plant. While it is quite tall, it has a terrific delicate habit of growing through other plants, and it does not need staking.
Hardiness |
9 - 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 (Late) Fall |
Height |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Spacing | 16" (40cm) |
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 | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
9 - 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 (Late) Fall |
Height |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Spacing | 16" (40cm) |
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 | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Dahlia coccinea (Scarlet Dahlia) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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