Dahlia rosea Dahlia (Compositae)

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Dahlia rosea
Dahlia
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The Dahlia rosea plant species is found in Southern N. America - Mexico. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dahlia.

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Latin Name:  Dahlia rosea
Common Name:  Dahlia
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Cav.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Pine-oak forests and sandy meadows to 1500 metres[4, 181].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep rich soil and a sunny position[1], disliking shade[200]. The growing plant is very frost-tender, though the tubers are somewhat hardier. However, these tubers are not reliably hardy if left in the ground over winter in Britain[200]. They are best harvested after the foliage is killed off by frost and then stored in a cool but frost-free place over the winter, planting out in April/May[200]. A parent of the cultivated garden dahlia[1]. There is some conusion over this name, this entry might refer to D. hortensis or D. pinnata[200].

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