Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah

Dahlia Imperialis

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Overview

The Tree Dahlia, Dahlia imperialis, boasts lofty heights of up to 20 ft, adorned with large, delicate lavender to white blooms measuring 6-8 in across. This perennial stands out in late fall with its bamboo-like stems. Suited for USDA zones 7-10, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Frost-sensitive, it makes a stunning backdrop or accent in a sheltered area of the garden.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — This perennial stands out in late fall with its bamboo-like stems

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — making it an ideal choice for a focal point in a spacious garden setting; delicate lavender to white

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — perennial for full or half; making it an ideal choice for a focal point in a spacious garden setting

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — perennial with multi-colored and purple blooms; each measuring roughly 6 to 8 inches across

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; this remarkable plant radiates a tropical aura and

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — This perennial stands out in late fall with its bamboo-like stems; the Tree Dahlia, image 55

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — Suited for USDA zones 7-10, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, image 56

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — boasts lofty heights of up to 20 ft; suited for USDA zones 7-10, it requires full sun to, image 53

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — delicate lavender to white blooms measuring 6-8 in across; which can reach diameters of 4, image 54

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — Hailing from Central America and Colombia; boasts lofty heights of up to 20 ft, image 60

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — Frost-sensitive, it makes a stunning backdrop or accent in a sheltered area of the, image 57

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — commonly known as Tree Dahlia; the Tree Dahlia comes into its glory, image 58

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — offers a majestic presence in any garden landscape; though it is generally considered, image 59

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — this remarkable plant radiates a tropical aura and vertical interest; hailing from, image 61

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — growing to impressive heights of up to 20 feet tall in favorable conditions; or sometimes, image 62

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