Dahlia coccinea [true wild form]

Also Known As

Dahlia coccinea 'True Wild Form'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Dahlia coccinea [true wild form] plant details

Dahlia coccinea [true wild form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia coccinea [true wild form]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, floriferous, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia coccinea [true wild form]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Mexico, here’s the REAL DEAL & honestly probably the best Dahlia we grow! You won’t find a Dahlia this wild & free without actually going into the wild & digging it up yourself (which we Do Not Recommend.) For a long while, customers have been petitioning us for cuttings from our Dahlia collection. Without a doubt, this is the most popular & has had a longer residence at the nursery than any plant I can think of – profuse, clear red single blooms on a vigorous, mildew resistant plant that needs NO STAKING. Each bloom is 4”, scarlet red with a clear yellow center. Every year, the plants develop more stems & blooming potential – keep them deadheaded & you’ll see blooms from June through frost. To maintain, side-dress with compost once a year when the growth begins to emerge from dormancy. That’s pretty much it!