(Dahlia pinnata 'Unwin Bedding Mix')
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Dahlia Unwin Bedding is a warm-weather tender annual wildflower that is native to Mexico and is commonly found growing on piedmonts and Mountains of coastal regions. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 16-24” and features single and semi-double blooms in colors of bronze, salmon, apricot, orange, scarlet, crimson, yellow, and lavender. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is used to make an orange dye, can tolerate drought, is edible, and is even great as a cut flower!
- Non-GMO
- Garden Flower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Dahlia
Species: pinnata
Variety: Unwin Bedding Mix Dahlia
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): Summer and Fall
Hardiness: Very tender. The ideal temperatures for these flowers range from 68 to 72 °F (20-22 °C) during the day with a minimum of 60 °F (16 °C) at night
Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day). Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Water: Low to Medium
Soil Moisture: Medium. It is very important to never allow the soil to dry out
Suitability: Rich and well-draining soil. pH: 5.5-6.5.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees and butterflies.
Containers?: Yes. Choose a large pot (12 inches or bigger).
Maintenance: Low
Height: 16-24”
Spacing: 14”
Sow Depth: Lightly cover with peat moss
USDA Zone: 3-10
Produces: blooms of single and semi-double flowers in a mix of colors including bronze, salmon, apricot, orange, scarlet, crimson, yellow, and lavender.
Garden Uses: Cottage Garden, Cutting Garden, Accent, Border, Mass Planting, and Small Groups.
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms: Toxic if eaten in large quantities. Skin irritation following repeated handling of the tubers and contact with leaves and light. Mild gastrointestinal signs.
Poison Toxic Principle: Phototoxic polyacetylene compounds
Causes Contact Dermatitis: Yes
Poison Part: Leaves & Roots.
Genus: Dahlia
Species: pinnata
Variety: Unwin Bedding Mix Dahlia
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): Summer and Fall
Hardiness: Very tender. The ideal temperatures for these flowers range from 68 to 72 °F (20-22 °C) during the day with a minimum of 60 °F (16 °C) at night
Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day). Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Water: Low to Medium
Soil Moisture: Medium. It is very important to never allow the soil to dry out
Suitability: Rich and well-draining soil. pH: 5.5-6.5.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees and butterflies.
Containers?: Yes. Choose a large pot (12 inches or bigger).
Maintenance: Low
Height: 16-24”
Spacing: 14”
Sow Depth: Lightly cover with peat moss
USDA Zone: 3-10
Produces: blooms of single and semi-double flowers in a mix of colors including bronze, salmon, apricot, orange, scarlet, crimson, yellow, and lavender.
Garden Uses: Cottage Garden, Cutting Garden, Accent, Border, Mass Planting, and Small Groups.
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms: Toxic if eaten in large quantities. Skin irritation following repeated handling of the tubers and contact with leaves and light. Mild gastrointestinal signs.
Poison Toxic Principle: Phototoxic polyacetylene compounds
Causes Contact Dermatitis: Yes
Poison Part: Leaves & Roots.