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American Beauty

ADS Classification 2107

Botanical plate illustration of American Beauty dahlia, Dark Red Informal Decorative

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Classification

2107Medium (6-8") Informal Decorative, Dark Red
Size
Medium (6-8")
Form
Informal Decorative
Color
Dark Red
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Growing Info

  • Height: 3–4 ft
  • Bloom season: Midsummer to first frost
  • Hardiness zones: 8-11
  • Staking needed: Yes
  • Pinching: Pinch the center shoot at 12" tall for bushier growth and more blooms. Disbudding is optional but produces larger individual flowers.

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