dahlia 'Moonfire'

Also known as: dahlia 'Sunshine'

Moonfire' is a dwarf bedding dahlia to 60cm, with bronze foliage and single yellow flowers, the broad rays red at the base, and the disk deep purple

Scientific classification

Species: dahlia 'Moonfire' (Dahlia 'Moonfire')
Genus: Dahlia
Family: Asteraceae

All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested and may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bedding · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

dahlia 'Moonfire' pictures

Distribution of dahlia 'Moonfire'

Distribution map

Information to be completed

Culture

Information to be completed

Toxicity

All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested and may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of dahlia 'Moonfire'

Information to be completed

dahlia 'Moonfire' care guide

Regular moderate watering, increase water supply during bud formation
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Regular moderate watering, increase water supply during bud formation

Fertilizing

High potassium diluted feed biweekly throughout warm summer months

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

More growing and care information →