Photo of Dahlia 'Apricot Desire' flower by Leafari

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Dahlia 'Apricot Desire'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 46"-50"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Dahlia 'Apricot Desire' plant details

Dahlia 'Apricot Desire' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Apricot Desire'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 46 IN - 50 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Apricot Desire'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Warm apricot petals with yellow accents and the subtlest pencil stripes encourage one to slow down and appreciate the beauty of this dahlia. It's like having the shades of dawn blooming by your back gate. Long, purple stems inspire snipping (feel free, the plant will make more) and the 4-5" flowers are well sized for vase sharing with other mid to large blossoms.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Apricot Desire' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Apricot Desire'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • apricot
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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