Dahlia 'Honka' (Honka Dahlia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Dahlia |
| Cultivar | 'Honka' |
| Category | Bulbs |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a -9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 -1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 -24 |
| Height | 0.5 -1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Tuberous rooted perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Long light green stems topped with large flowers that have long yellow petals surrounding a central disk. |
| Landscape | Courtyard gardens and container plants. |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings taken in spring or divide tubers. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in fertile, humus-rich soil. Pinch growing tips to encourage stake. Water frequently during dry periods. |
| Pests | Glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, earwigs, capsid bug and aphids. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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