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    Dahlia 'Ellen Huston'

    Also Known As

    • Dahlia 'Ellen Houston'
    • Ellen Houston Dahlia

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Dahlia 'Ellen Huston' plant details

    Dahlia 'Ellen Huston' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with black and bronze foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Ellen Huston'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen black and bronze
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Ellen Huston'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Orange-red semi-double flowers on burgundy foliage. Containerize and mulch or dig in winter. Zones 8-10.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Blackish bronze leaves with orange-yellow flowers summer into fall. 2-3' tall plants.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Ellen Huston' plant

    How to Grow Dahlia 'Ellen Huston'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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