Dahlia 'Akita'
Also Known As
- Akita Dahlia
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 30"-36"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 1-12
Dahlia 'Akita' plant details
Dahlia 'Akita' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Akita'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Akita'
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Akita' plant
How to Grow Dahlia 'Akita'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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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