Fall Fiesta Dahlia

Common Name : Fall Fiesta Dahlia, Sparkling Dahlia Botanical name : Dahlia 'Fall Fiesta' Family : Asteraceae

Order - Asterales

Subfamily - Asteroideae

Genus - Dahlia

Origin / Native - Mexico, colombia, central america

Category - Cactus dahlia

Type - Perennial

Height - Up to 60 inches tall

Spread - Up to 26 inches wide

Flowers - Large, yellow, apricot, orange blend, showy, fully double, 4 inches to 5.5 inches [7.6cm] blooms

Foliage - Simple, deciduous, green, pinnate-shaped, with strong, sturdy stems

Flowering Season -Summer, Fall

Good For - Home garden, cottage garden, beds, cut flower, container, shows, large bouquets, borders, landscape designs, Patio, pots

Light Requirement & Care - Full Sun, part shade, average water, well drained, fertile, moist, humus-rich soil, water daily, low maintenance

Attracts - Bees, butterflies, birds

Tamil -Seemai alli

Hindi -Daliya

Dahlia fall fiesta

Cactus Dahlia-Dahlia Fall Fiesta

Photographs: Guna Selvi Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Ooty Flower Show 2014, Govt. Botanical Garden, Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, India