Bedding dahlia
Common Name: Bedding dahlia
Genus: Dahlia
Species: merckii
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Moist
Height: 100cm
Spread: 50cm
Flowering period:
July
to
August
Native to Mexico, this dahlia species grows best in full sun to partial shade, and prefers a moist, well-draining light soil. It's a tuberous-rooted, herbaceous perennial ideal for mixed borders. The delicate, single pink-lilac flowers appear in late summer. This plant does not like to dry out, so be sure to water well. Unlike most dahlias, this species is fairly hardy in the UK.
Looks good with:
Cleome 'Helen Campbell'Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sea Shells'
Links of interest:
The National Dahlia SocietySearch by name of plant
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