- Dahlia
Botanical name: dahlia pinnata
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 5 ft in height and 1 ft in width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 7-11
Flower color: pink/white/red/yellow/orange/purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows about 40 new flowers per season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or damage foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: mass planting, borders, container plant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: allow only the first couple inches of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 5-10-15 within the first month of planting, and repeat once more about one month later
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: cosmos, zinnia, lavender
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets
Invasive species: no
