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Dahlia 'Kidd's Climax'

Also Known As

  • Kidd's Climax Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Dahlia 'Kidd's Climax' plant details

Dahlia 'Kidd's Climax' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Kidd's Climax'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Kidd's Climax'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Big, beautiful 'Kidd's Climax' is one of the 20th century's Top 10 dahlias. It offers colossal blooms of an ineffable, sunrise blend of pink and creamy yellow that looks so luscious we bet you'll want to take a bite. Easy to grow, free-flowering, and sturdy, it's still winning tons of blue ribbons today at dahlia shows and county fairs across the country.

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Kidd's Climax' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Kidd's Climax'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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