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Buy Dahlia 'David Howard'

Also Known As

  • David Howard Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 7b-8b

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Dahlia 'David Howard' plant details

Dahlia 'David Howard' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with purple foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'David Howard'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'David Howard'

USDA Zones: 7b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark purple foliage and eye crossing, bright tangerine, double flowers make this uncommon, hardy dahlia a must-have. To 2 ft tall, forming clumps to 2 ft wide, these plants attract hummingbirds in herds. Try it with Senecio confusus for a sunny container or plant in the ground in the sun where soil is well-drained to avoid winter wet. Easy. Frost hardy to at least 5F, USDA zone 7b

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'David Howard' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'David Howard'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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