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    • Photo of Dahlia 'Old Gold' flower by Old House Gardens

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    Dahlia 'Old Gold'

    Also Known As

    • Old Gold Dahlia

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Dahlia 'Old Gold' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Old Gold'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Old Gold'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Martha Stewart Living has featured this burnished beauty in the garden and stylish, hand-made vases of our good customer Frances Palmer. Brush-stroked with ruddy orange on amber, its flowers have a lively, almost flickering effect in the garden and improve any fall bouquet.

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Old Gold' plant

    How to Grow Dahlia 'Old Gold'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Dahlia 'Moonfire'

    aka Moonfire Dahlia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dahlia 'Moonfire' flower by Stan Shebs
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    Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'

    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
    Photo of Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' flower by Leafari
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    Dahlia 'Bonne Esperance'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dahlia 'Bonne Esperance' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Dahlia imperialis

    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
    Photo of Dahlia imperialis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Dahlia 'Fascination'

    aka Fascination Dahlia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 18"-30"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dahlia 'Fascination' close-up, flower by Loicwood
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