Dahlia

Dahlia pinnata

moderate outdoor ✗ Toxic to pets

💧 Watering

Every 2–3 days once established

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

60–85°F (15–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, well-draining potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Every 2 weeks with low nitrogen fertilizer

🪴 Repotting

Annual from tubers

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About Dahlia

Breathtaking flowers from midsummer to frost in an incredible range of forms and colors.

Care tips

  • Pinch out growing tip when 12 inches tall for more blooms
  • Dig tubers in fall in cold climates
  • Stake tall varieties before they need it

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