Dahlia 'Zorro'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Zorro'

Dahlia 'Zorro' puts on quite a show with its dark, mystifying red blooms. It's a Dahlia cultivar in the Dinnerplate Group, meaning that its blooms are simply huge!

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

1.2 m

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

25 cm

Flower Size

Red

Flower Color

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Zorro'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Zorro' requires consistent watering, especially when young, but has fleshy roots sensitive to overwatering. During drought, immediate watering is essential, while drainage must be ensured in wet conditions. Watering should be done ideally before sunrise or after sunset, increasing during growth stages.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Zorro' thrives in fertile soil. Use a thin liquid nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 10-15 days initially, transitioning to phosphate-potassium as buds form. Stop fertilizing when buds show color and avoid fertilization in high temperatures. Leaf appearance indicates fertilizer levels: light leaves suggest deficiency, while dark green indicates balance.

Pruning: To promote healthy growth and abundant blooms, dahlia 'Zorro' should be pruned in early spring by removing dead or damaged stems and thinning crowded areas. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, enhances air circulation, and helps prevent disease, thus maintaining the plant's ornamental appeal.

Propagation: Propagation of dahlia 'Zorro' can be done through root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division has a high survival rate, while cutting offers faster rooting. Cuttings should be placed in moist sandy soil at 25℃ for optimal results. Sowing typically leads to blooming in 1-2 years.

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