Dahlia variabilis Hort
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How long has it been on the market?
Introduced in 2019
Consumer care requirements
For this low-care plant, consumers need to remove dead flowers.
Habit
Compact and densely branched
Grows to height/width
3 to 4 feet tall and wide
Sun/shade requirements
Partial to full sun
USDA Zones
Not hardy
Container combination ideas
They’re great in the “filler” position in the thriller-filler-spiller model; combine with these annuals: angelonia, lobularia, petunia, calibrachoa, verbena
Display Tip
Plant in a 6-inch container, minimum
Key features
Dark leaves, compact habit, medium height, semi-double flowers, powdery-mildew tolerance and a long blooming period
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