Dahlia sp. (Dahlia)

Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) yellow and red flower close up petals radiating from the center
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower with long yellow petals tipped in red pointing outward from center.

Botanical name: Dahlia sp.

Common name: Dahlia

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Greece

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

With so many to choose from, and some varieties displaying two or more colors in the same flower, there is something for everyone. Dahlia sp. is an extremely diverse small plant that typically grows 2 to 5 feet tall. It is a native to Greece and can overwinter in USDA Zones 8-10. This plant is a very popular choice as it can flower in shades of pink, white, off-white, red, crimson, vinous and yellow and orange. Not only is it eye catching but can also attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial insects to a garden setting.

The Dahlia is an easy to care for and maintain plant that prefers to be placed in an area of full sun and watered regularly. It is also important to fertilize on a monthly basis as this will ensure that the plant will reach its full potential of producing large, showy blooms. If grown in a pot, it should also be moved indoors or into a sheltered area during periods of cold and frost.

Overall, with the Dahlia sp. you are guaranteed a beautiful array of colors and sizes of blooms that will stand out in any garden setting.

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Image gallery: 33 images
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) deep red flower, close up of layered petals, botanical photography subject
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) deep red flower with many layered petals on a green leafy background.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) purple flower close up showing layers of soft pointed petals around center
Dahlia 'Lilac Time'
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) with white and pink petals in a close up flower image
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) petals gradient from creamy white centers to long pointed pink tips
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) red flower close up with a center of small golden yellow disk florets.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) red flower showing petals around a center of many small golden yellow disk florets.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) purple white striped flower, close up of layered pointy petal tips.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) with intense purple and white striped petals in a round shaped cluster.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) close up of purple and white flower with yellow center petals.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower showing curled purple and white petals around a central yellow disc.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) pale purple and white rounded flower close up
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) rounded flower with layers of soft purple and white petals
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia), yellow and pink flower, close up of the layered bloom petals.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) showing soft pink petals surrounding a dense cluster of yellow center florets.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) orange and red flower, close up view of petals, garden plant.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower with orange and red striped petals on a sturdy green stem.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) pink and yellow flower close up capturing intricate center petal edges.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) pink and yellow flower showing layers of petals from the center outward.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) magenta round flower close up with many small layered petals and leaves.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) purple round flower heads with many layered petals growing near green leaves.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) pink and white petals on a flower close up
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) with layered pink and white petals surrounding a golden yellow center.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) close up of orange and magenta petals on a flower
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower with petals in shades of orange and magenta close up.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) maroon flower with multiple pointed petals on a green leafy plant.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) displays many dark maroon flowers atop tall stems rising from green foliage.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) orange and yellow flower close up with a small green insect
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) orange and yellow flower with an insect on the center disk florets
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) close up yellow flower with orange streaks on pointed petals
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) yellow flower with orange streaks and a small green central disk
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) with many orange flowers, a close up of the multi-layered plant.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) with many dense orange flowers nestled among soft green serrated leaves.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) yellow and red flower close up showing overlapping pointed petal tips.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) yellow flower with red streaks on the edges of the pointed petals.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) pink yellow flower close up with pointed petals in sunlight
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower with pointed pink petals surrounding a soft yellow central disc
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) orange flower close up showing layers of pointed petals and green leaves
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower with pointed orange petals surrounding a compact center among green foliage
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) close up of a round pink flower with pointed overlapping petals
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower showing dense pink petals with light edges in a radial arrangement
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) with pink and yellow flower petals in a close up view
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) petals blend from soft pink edges to a golden yellow center section.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) magenta white flower close up with layered rounded petals and green foliage.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) magenta white flower with densely layered petals sitting on a green stem.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) close up of a deep red flower with pointed petals in sunlight
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) deep red flower with many pointed petals on a green leafy stem
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) orange flower close up with spiky petals radiating from the center.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) orange flower with slender twisted petals emerging from a dense core area.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) pale pink and yellow spiked flower close up, radial symmetry.
Dahlia 'Jennie'
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) yellow and red flower close up with spiky petals and green leaves.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower with long thin yellow petals and red markings on a stem.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) orange and pink flower close up with yellow center petals
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) orange and pink flower with yellow center amidst deep green foliage
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) close up with peach and red petals of a layered flower.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower with soft peach petals and distinct red streaks throughout the layers.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) with many pink flower heads in a close up view
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) with several round pink flower heads nestled among dense green foliage
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) close up of maroon and white petals on a flower head.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) petals mix maroon and white tones in a large rounded flower shape.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) orange flower close up with spiky petals and green leaves background.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) flower with spiky orange petals and a yellow center on a stem.
Dahlia sp. (Dahlia) red flower cluster with dark purple foliage stems in a plant group.
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