| Botanical | Dahlia 'Akita' |
| Common Name | Dahlia 'Akita' |
| Height | 36-40" |
| Spacing | 20" |
| Hardiness | 8-11; Annuals in 2-7 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Foliage | Green |
| Flower | Burgundy to Yellow |
| Bloomtime | Midsummer-Fall |
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Dinnerplate Dahlia, ‘Akita’
Dahlia ‘Akita’ is one exciting perennial that is sure to be a favorite! These striking 8-10” blossoms are a warm shade of red-orange with burgundy-pink highlights and tipped in bronze and yellow. This stunning perennial is vigorous and fast growing. It is heat resistant and makes a superb cut flower. Your dahlias will bloom the first year, adding a lovely spot of color from mid-summer until frost. They are a welcome addition to the garden late in the season when other flowers are fading.
- Vigorous and fast growing
- Beautiful for cut flowers
- Excellent for containers
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Planting/Care Instructions +
Planting Instructions: Plant Dahlias in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Plant in spring, after ground, warms to about 50º F. 1. Dig a hole 3-4" deep. 2. Set the tuberous root firmly in place. 3. Cover the tuberous root with soil and water thoroughly. Supply ample moisture and fertilizer during the growing season. When the plant reaches 1-1/2' in height, trim entire plant to 1'. In about two weeks trim the plant again back to about 1-1/2'. This will encourage your Dahlia to produce an abundance of flowers. Remove all spent flowers.
Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to aphids, botrytis blight, earwigs, powdery mildew, slugs and snails, spider mites, thrips