Dahlia coccinea var. palmeri

Also Known As

Dahlia coccinea palmeri

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-11

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Dahlia coccinea var. palmeri plant details

Dahlia coccinea var. palmeri is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with burgundy 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia coccinea var. palmeri

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia coccinea var. palmeri

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

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An exquisite new selection of the fabulous Dahlia coccinea, and almost indistinguishable from the hard to obtain “Bishop of Llandaff” (which can be only propagated from cutting). Growing 3-4’ tall and up to 3’ spread this variety bears single, beautiful, carmine-red flowers in profusion, on multi-branching stems. The to-die-for foliage is deepest, mahogany red. Yum-yum! The best part is these Dahlias are EASY, STONG, DO NOT EVER NEED STAKING AND DO NOT GET MILDEW! They go deciduous in Winter and return bigger and better each year. Top dress with compost in early Spring. Excellent in large containers too!