How to identify Dahlia (Dahlia)

How to identify Dahlia (Dahlia)

Dahlia exhibit a sturdy upright stature and grow rapidly. The plants are characterized by their composite flowers that display a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, often with layered petals that can span up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter. Their foliage is typically deep green, with pinnate leaves that have toothed or pointed leaflets. Dahlia 's distinct, bushy appearance can reach heights of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters). These perennials demand attentive care to thrive.

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Quickly Identify Dahlia

Composite flowers with layered petals up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter.

Pinnate foliage with deep green leaves and toothed or pointed leaflets.

Distinct bushy appearance reaching heights of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters).

Detailed Traits of Dahlia

Leaf Features

The leaves of dahlia exhibit a diverse range of forms. They can be opposite, simple (with a terminal leaflet), or 3-5-7-pinnately compound. The segments may vary from ovate to oblong to lanceolate. Margins can be lobed or dentate. Typically, simple leaves are found towards the top, while compound leaves are prevalent at the base. Leaf colors vary between green and reddish-purple. Leaves average 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) in length, are moderately textured, and have prominent veins.

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Flower Features

Dahlia flowers are characterized by their reflexed involucral bracts at the base and bloom from mid-summer to mid-fall. The flowering heads are large, typically ranging from 2 to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm) in diameter, and may contain many florets in various colors. They exhibit both aster and double forms, with disc and ray flowers of variable color. These showy blooms are oriented vertically and are excellent for floral arrangements.

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