Dahlia - Novation Salmon

Dahlia 'Salmon' is a vibrant basket stuffer that brings a tropical splash of warm salmon-pink color to container gardens and hanging baskets. This compact dahlia variety showcases perfectly formed blooms in a rich, eye-catching salmon hue that complements both cool and warm color schemes in your garden design. Flowering abundantly from midsummer until frost, these dahlias add height, structure, and continuous color to mixed plantings. Their manageable size and heat tolerance make them ideal for adding dramatic flair to patios, porches, and garden borders where their unique salmon blooms can be appreciated up close.

Key Features:

- Produces stunning salmon-colored blooms that create a tropical feel in any container garden.

- Maintains a compact, bushy growth habit perfect for baskets, reaching 12-16 inches tall.

- Flowers continuously from early summer through fall frost, providing long-lasting color.

- Creates excellent vertical interest when combined with trailing companion plants in containers.

- Attracts beneficial pollinators including butterflies and bees to enhance your garden ecosystem.

- Offers versatile design options as the salmon color complements both cool and warm garden palettes.

Plant Care Instructions:

1. Light Requirements:

- Thrives in full sun conditions.

- Requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.

- Can tolerate light afternoon shade in very hot climates.

2. Watering:

- Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the soil.

- Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

- Increase watering frequency during hot weather, especially for container plantings.

3. Soil Type:

- Prefers rich, well-draining soil with high organic content.

- Add compost to improve soil structure and fertility.

- Performs best in slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:

- Hardy to Zone 3b when grown as a summer annual.

- Optimal growing temperature range is 65-75°F (18-24°C).

- Protect from frost as dahlias are tender and will not survive freezing temperatures.

5. Fertilizer:

- Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer (10-10-10).