Dahlia 'XXL Tabasco'

Dahlia


Dahlia 'XXL Tabasco' - Dahlia from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Enormous, radiant multi-colored blooms
  • Dynamic flower will put on a show in the garden
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Full Sun
Full Sun
Summer
Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in full sun.  Prefers rich, well drained soil.  Keep soil moist but not wet.  Water deeply when one inch of soil is dry.  Fertilize every 7-14 days.  Deadhead spent blossoms.


Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 16-20 in
Bloom Color: Red, Yellow
Zone: 9-11
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Border or Bed

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water


Genus Overview: Dahlia

Common Name: Dahlia

Large, exotic looking flowers on upright, well branched plants. Bright, bold colors add interest to gardens and containers.  Blooms summer-fall.  Highly resistant to powdery mildew.  Attactracts pollinators.