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(Dahlia coccinea)
Red Dahlia (Dahlia coccinea)
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Juan Rafael Rodríguez Razgado
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Photo by: Juan Rafael Rodríguez Razgado | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Juan Rafael Rodríguez Razgado | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-09-07T12:40:24-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Dahlia coccinea, commonly known as Red Dahlia, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the highland regions and pine-oak forests of Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The Red Dahlia is characterized by its upright form and single to semi-double flowers that bloom in a vibrant range of colors, including yellow, orange, and red, during the summer months. The flowers are quite showy, making them a favorite among gardeners and pollinators alike.
Red Dahlia is valued for its striking flowers and is often used in border plantings, cutting gardens, and as a specimen in ornamental beds. It requires consistent moisture and thrives in fertile, well-drained soils. Full sun exposure is essential for optimal flowering. While generally easy to maintain, Dahlia coccinea can be susceptible to slug and snail damage, and tubers may rot in overly wet conditions. It is also important to note that dahlias are frost-sensitive and tubers should be lifted and stored in colder climates during the winter months.CC BY-SA 4.0
Red Dahlia is valued for its striking flowers and is often used in border plantings, cutting gardens, and as a specimen in ornamental beds. It requires consistent moisture and thrives in fertile, well-drained soils. Full sun exposure is essential for optimal flowering. While generally easy to maintain, Dahlia coccinea can be susceptible to slug and snail damage, and tubers may rot in overly wet conditions. It is also important to note that dahlias are frost-sensitive and tubers should be lifted and stored in colder climates during the winter months.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Bulb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow, Orange, Red
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: High
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Highland regions and pine-oak forests
Other Names
Common Names: Scharlakansdahlia
Scientific Names: , Dahlia coccinea, Dahlia coccinea var. palmeri, Dahlia lutea, Dahlia cervantesii, Dahlia coccinea var. steyermarkii, Dahlia chisholmii, Dahlia coccinea var. gentryi, Dahlia crocea, Dahlia gentryi
GBIF Accepted Name: Dahlia coccinea Cav.