Dahlia Cactus ‘Firebird’

Dahlia 'Firebird' is amongst the most dramatic of cactus-flowered dahlias with red and yellow bicolour flowers.

‘Firebird’ is amongst the most dramatic of cactus-flowered dahlias. It has scarlet-red tipped flowers with yellow petal bases creating a bold and exciting effect. Dahlia are hardy to coastal BC’s winter temperatures but not to winter wet. Protect from rain in free-draining soils, plant in pots that can be moved and protected, or lift and store in a cool, dry, frost free location. Pollinator attractor. Moderately deer resistant.

Common Name:  Dahlia - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]

Family:  Asteraceae (The Aster/Daisy Family)

Zone Hardiness:  8-11

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Red

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer - Fall

Soil Moisture:  Average

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Fragrance:  No

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Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

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