Red Dahlia
Dahlia coccinea
- Native to:
- Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico
Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada,Tyrrhium (www.flickr.com),Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata,OPDBLP (Acervo fotográfico del OPD Bosque La Primavera),AfroBrazilian : Aleksandrs Balodis,AfroBrazilian : Aleksandrs Balodis,AfroBrazilian : Aleksandrs Balodis,AfroBrazilian : Aleksandrs Balodis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Dahlia
- Species:
- Dahlia coccinea
- USDA Symbol:
- DACO4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to mountainous regions with volcanic soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 70-75°F with light. Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI