Plant Finder

PLANT FINDER

Dahlia excelsa Pink

Download PDF

Botanical Name: Common Names:

Dahlia excelsa Pink Dwarf Tree Dahlia, Evergreen Dahlia,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

TBA Rounded, Upright

Description:

Rare form of tree Dahlia that has smaller leaves and large flat pink blooms. They are long flowering tuberous, herbaceous plants. The striking flowers bloom during summer and autumn giving a spectacular display to the garden and can be used as a cut flower. Grows approx. 4m H x 3m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Pink

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

PLANT INFORMATION PDF