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Dahlia 'Fat Friar'
Also Known As
- Fat Friar Dahlia
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Dahlia 'Fat Friar' plant details
Dahlia 'Fat Friar' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with black and burgundy foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 'Fat Friar'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous black and burgundy
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Fat Friar'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Fat Friar' plant
How to Grow Dahlia 'Fat Friar'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
- black
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Dahlia 'Hawaiian Dreams'
aka Dahlia 'Mystic Fantasy'
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
aka Moonfire Dahlia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Dahlia 'Bishop of Landaff', Bishop of Landaff Dahlia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 30"-4'
Width: 2'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Giant Tree Dahlia, Tree Dahlia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 17'-25'
Width: 7'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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