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Dahlia 'Pooh': Charming Orange-Red and Gold Collarette Blooms

'Pooh' is a charming collarette dahlia with orange-red petals and a distinctive collar of gold and lemon-colored petal-like sepals. Its small (3.5-inch) flowers on tall stalks (3–6 ft.) stand out at the back of a border. A delightful, eye-catching variety.

Culture & Care

  • Light: Full sun (part shade in hot South).
  • Soil: Well-drained.
  • Support: Strong stakes; place first at planting.
  • Maintenance: Pinch first bud; deadhead regularly.

Propagation & Pests

Spring tuber division. Slugs, snails, rabbits, earwigs, aphids.

Quick Facts

Height3–6 ft.
Growth HabitClumping
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
MoistureMedium
MaintenanceModerate
Bloom TimeEarly Summer to Fall
Flower ColorSalmon, Yellow
UsesBeds, Borders, Cut Flowers
StyleCottage Garden
TypePerennial (tuberous)

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