Photo of Dahlia 'Union Jack' flower by Old House Gardens

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Dahlia 'Union Jack'

Also Known As

  • Union Jack Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 12"-20"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Dahlia 'Union Jack' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Union Jack'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Union Jack'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This candy-cane striped dahlia is one of the world's oldest, according to the late Gerry Weland of the ADS who compiled a database of 50,000 dahlias dating back to the early 1800s. Also known as 'Star of Denmark', it's bright and cheery, with pinwheel-like flowers of red and white. One caveat, though: its stems, like those of its wild ancestors, are lax.

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Union Jack' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Union Jack'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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