Dahlia coccinea

Also Known As

Orange Flowered Dahlia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

1-12

Dahlia coccinea plant details

Dahlia coccinea is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with chocolate and green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees 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 coccinea

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous chocolate and green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia coccinea

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Everything a monstrous dinner plate dahlia isn't, this rich red flowered species flaunts its elegantly simple 4" blooms on strong stems held well above the dark cut-leaf foliage. This sought after rarity will bloom in early to late fall from spring sown seed; tubers can be dug and stored overwinter for even more robust plants in following years.