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Dahlia 'City of Alkmaar'

Family Compositae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Dahlia 'City of Alkmaar' (decorative dahlia) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, multi-coloured bright orange and fragrant blossoms. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and semi-evergreen. A specimen plant, Dahlia 'City of Alkmaar' (decorative dahlia) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Dahlia 'City of Alkmaar' .
Cautions The growth rate of Dahlia 'City of Alkmaar' (decorative dahlia) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.