Dahlia coccinea [mixed colors]

Also Known As

Dahlia coccinea 'Mixed Colors'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-11

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Dahlia coccinea [mixed colors] plant details

Dahlia coccinea [mixed colors] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange, pink and yellow 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 coccinea [mixed colors]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: orange, pink and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia coccinea [mixed colors]

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

No staking! No mildew! And a beautiful new range of colors for this mix of the wonderful species Dahlia coccinea. The 4”-5”, single flowers come in yellow, gold & soft oranges. Blooming prolifically for months in Summer, the flowers are held on multi-branching stems above the attractive & sometimes bronzy foliage. Each year, this Dahlia gets stronger & stronger growing 4’ tall x 3’ wide by the second year. Goes deciduous in Winter. In early Spring, top-dress with a couple inches of compost & stand back!