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dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'

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A compact, clump-forming, bushy tuberous perennial with dark green leaves and double, scarlet red flowers over a long period from summer through until the autumn. Ideal for showing or cutting

Scientific classification

Species: dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby' (Dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby')
Genus: Dahlia
Family: Asteraceae

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Toxicity: Bedding · Herbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'

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dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby' care guide

Regular deep watering, keeping soil evenly moist in active summer growth
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Regular deep watering, keeping soil evenly moist in active summer growth

Fertilizing

High-potash dahlia feed every two weeks from growth to flowering

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back to near ground level in the autumn, before lifting and storing for the winter

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in spring from shoots from stored tubers, or divide the tubers ensuring each division has a viable bud

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter and general purpose fertiliser, in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants and stake. Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn to replant or use as a source of cuttings in spring

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Powdery mildews can be damaging in dry conditions. In wet weather grey moulds and other fungal rots can be a problem. Fungal rots can also damage stored tubers. A virus may cause stunting, leaf markings and distortion

Pests

Aphids, leaf miners, glasshouse red spider mite and slugs are common pests. Earwigs sometimes damage blooms. Capsid bug and caterpillars are occasional pests

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