Decorative Dahlia 'Vancouver'

Dahlia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Bloom Color
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Full Sun
Propagation Methods
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Herbaceous
Smooth
Flower Size
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Pruning
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Bulbs
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Non-patented
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Decorative
Miscellaneous
Fruit Shape
Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter
Fruit Size
White
Purple, Wine, Violet
Fruit Color
Do not disbud
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arlington, Massachusetts

Manchester, New Hampshire

Denville, New Jersey

Southold, New York

Canton, Ohio

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Poulsbo, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
1
negative
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M
Haslett, MI | February 2014 | negative

While the blossom is attractive and interesting, the stems are often twisted and bent and not suitable for cutting. The plants like to t...Read More

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

This flower does seem to change color with the weather as the purple and whites can vary during the season. It is a large flower that get...Read More

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