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Dahlia 'Forncett Furnace'

Also Known As

  • Dahlia 'Forncett's Furnace'
  • Dahlia 'Fourncett's Furnace'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Dahlia 'Forncett Furnace' plant details

Dahlia 'Forncett Furnace' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Forncett Furnace'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Forncett Furnace'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vibrant, intense orange-red selection of D. coccinea. Growing to about 5' tall and 3' wide on green foliage. Excellent fall color. Full sun and regular water. Don't lift. Asteraceae

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Forncett Furnace' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Forncett Furnace'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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