Dahlia 'Cactus Flowered' (Cactus-flowered dahlia)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Dahlia 'Cactus Flowered'

Other names: Cactus-flowered dahlia, Dahlia 'Cactus Flowered'


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Genus: Dahlia

Variety or cultivar: 'Cactus Flowered' _ 'Cactus Flowered' Mix is a tuberous perennial with divided, green foliage and tall, crimson, red, pink, white, yellow or yellow-orange flowers in summer and autumn.

Dahlia 'Cactus Flowered' is: Deciduous

Flower: Yellow, White, Red, Pink, Crimson, Yellow-orange in Summer; White, Red, Pink, Crimson, Yellow-orange, Yellow in Autumn

Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn

Habit: Clump-forming, Compact, Erect

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Specific pests: Aphids , Capsid bug , Caterpillars , Earwigs , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf-mining sawflies , Slugs

Diseases: May also be susceptible to viruses and fungal rots.

Specific diseases: Grey mould , Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut to near ground level in autumn.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Dahlia 'Cactus Flowered' (Cactus-flowered dahlia) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging

Cultivation: Grow in a fertile, humus-rich well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants. Stake if required. Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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