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Dahlia imperialis (Bell Tree Dahlia, Candelabra Tree, Tree Dahlia)

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Plant Type: Perennial
Uses: Border, Mixed Bed
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Stem Cuttings
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: White, Lavender, Purple
Blooms: Autumn
Width: 3 ft.
Height: 6 - 10 ft.
Fertility: Rich
Soil: Neutral, Moist, Well-Drained
Zone: 6 - 11

Tender Perennial. This is one of the largest cultivated Dahlias, sometimes growing as high as 10 feet and will need staking. Branches are bamboo-like and the flower heads grow from 4 to 7 inches long. Under ideal conditions, this plant has been known to grow to a height of 20 feet. After flowering is done for the season, cut the plant back to within 6 inches of the ground and mulch well. Dahlias grown from seeds are not as large nor as heat tolerant as the tuber-grown types.