About
Features
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Red
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Summer through Late Fall
Bloom Size
Up to 6 inches
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
Use
Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions
Outdoor
About Cornel - Dahlia Bulbs (Ball)
Dahlia
Seed Type
Tuber
Plant Type
Ball
Deep and moody, Cornel Dahlia is delightful with its perfectly round blossoms adorned with tightly-packed, cupped petals. These ball-shaped blooms, measuring three to four inches, boast a captivating dark cherry or ruby hue, and they graciously maintain their beauty for an extended period when displayed in a vase. Standing at an impressive height of four feet, Cornel Dahlia plants generously branch out, bearing an abundance of blooms on robust, sturdy stems.
Planting Information
Planting Cornel - Dahlia Bulbs (Ball)
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil
Plant Height
44 inches
Plant Spacing
12 to 18 inches
Water Needs
Average
Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size
No. 1 (2 to 3 eyes)
View our Dahlia Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 2 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft |
| 4 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft |
| 8 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Cornel - Dahlia Bulbs (Ball)
Aesthetic or Culinary
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