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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dahlia 'Patty' (Dahlietta Select Series)
Other names
Dahlia 'Patty', Dahlia 'Dahlietta Patty', Dahlia 'Baldahatti'
Genus
Dahlia Dahlia
Variety or Cultivar
'Patty' _ 'Patty' is a compact, bushy, tuberous perennial with pinnate, dark green leaves divided into ovate, toothed leaflets and short, upright stems bearing double, red flowers from summer into autumn.
Dahlia 'Patty' (Dahlietta Select Series) is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Flower
Striped, Rose-pink, White in Summer; Rose-pink, Striped, White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Capsid bug , Caterpillars , Earwigs , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf-mining sawflies , Slugs Aphids , Capsid bug , Caterpillars , Earwigs , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf-mining sawflies , Slugs
Diseases
May also be susceptible to viruses and fungal rots.
Grey mould , Powdery mildew Grey mould , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut to near ground level in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Dahlia 'Patty' (Dahlietta Select Series) (Dahlia 'Patty') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Dahlia 'Patty' (Dahlietta Select Series)
Other names
Dahlia 'Patty', Dahlia 'Dahlietta Patty', Dahlia 'Baldahatti'
Genus
Dahlia Dahlia
Variety or Cultivar
'Patty' _ 'Patty' is a compact, bushy, tuberous perennial with pinnate, dark green leaves divided into ovate, toothed leaflets and short, upright stems bearing double, red flowers from summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Striped, Rose-pink, White in Summer; Rose-pink, Striped, White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
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
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut to near ground level in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Dahlia 'Patty' (Dahlietta Select Series) (Dahlia 'Patty') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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