A dahlia with mid-green leaves. Single, saucer-shaped, lilac-pink or white flowers with bright yellow stamens. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dahlia merckii
A dahlia with mid-green leaves. Single, saucer-shaped, lilac-pink or white flowers with bright yellow stamens.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Dahlia  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | merckii  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Herbaceous  | 
		
| Height | 2m  | 
		
| Family | Asteraceae  | 
		
| Spread | 1m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | Fast  | 
		
| Growth Habit | Upright  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | bronze  | 
		
| Flowers From | July, September  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Provide support  | 
		
| Border | Border  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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