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Orange Dahlia

Dahlia × hortensis

Basic Details

Description

Floral Formula

Features

Translations

Basic Details

NameOrange Dahlia

DescriptionShowy tuberous perennial with vibrant orange blooms ranging from bright tangerine to peachy-pink and bronzy-orange. Flower forms include decorative, cactus, ball, and waterlily shapes. Blooms profusely late summer through frost. Tubers must be dug and stored in cold climates. Popular cut flower and garden showstopper.

FamilyAsteraceae

GenusDahlia

TribeCoreopsideae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral FormulaEBr ⊕ ⚥ K(pappus) C(5) A(5) G(2)

Ebracteate, radially symmetrical, bisexual, calyx modified to pappus, 5 fused petals (ray or disc florets), 5 stamens fused into tube, 2 fused carpels with inferior ovary. Composite flower head

Features

Named for Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. National flower of Mexico. Over 42 dahlia species, thousands of cultivars. Orange varieties include 'Firepot,' 'Orange Nugget,' 'Prince of Orange'
Flowers 2-10 inches (5-25 cm) across depending on type. Forms: decorative, cactus, semi-cactus, ball, pompon, waterlily. Colors: bright orange, tangerine, peach, salmon, bronze-orange. Blooms July-frost
Herbaceous perennial grown from tubers. Hollow stems, compound leaves. Dies back after frost. Tubers must be dug in cold climates (zones below 8). Store in cool, dry place over winter
Grows 1-6 feet (30-180 cm) tall depending on variety. Dwarf types 1-2 feet, tall types 4-6 feet. Lifespan of tubers: many years with proper storage. Propagated from tubers or cuttings
Native to Mexico and Central America, particularly mountain valleys. Cultivated worldwide as ornamental. Grows best in temperate climates with warm summers, cool nights
Requires full sun (6-8 hours). Needs rich, well-drained soil. Regular watering (not waterlogged). Fertilize monthly during growth. Stake tall varieties. Deadhead for continuous blooms. Hardy zones 8-11, grown as annual elsewhere
Excellent cut flowers lasting 5-7 days. Attracts butterflies and bees. Deer resistant. Popular in borders, beds, containers. Dig tubers after first frost, store indoors over winter in cold climates
Symbolizes elegance, dignity, and inner strength. Popular in late summer/fall gardens when many flowers fade. Easy to grow. Requires tuber division every 2-3 years for best blooms

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificDahlia × hortensis

English (Alternate)Garden Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Orange varieties: Firepot, Orange Nugget, Prince of Orange

Hindiडहेलिया (Dahlia), नारंगी डहेलिया (Narangi Dahlia)

Tamilடேலியா (Dahlia), ஆரஞ்சு டேலியா (Orange Dahlia)

Teluguడాలియా (Dahlia), నారింజ దాలియా (Narinja Dahlia)

Malayalamഡാലിയ (Dahlia), ഓറഞ്ച് ഡാലിയ (Orange Dahlia)

Kannadaಡೇಲಿಯಾ (Dahlia), ಕಿತ್ತಳೆ ಹೂವು (Kittale Hoovu)

Sanskritनारङ्ग दालिया पुष्पम् (Naranga Daliya Pushpam)

Bengaliকমলা ডালিয়া (Komola Daliya), ডালিয়া (Daliya)

FrenchDahlia orange

RussianОранжевая георгина (Oranzhevaya georgina), Георгин (Georgin)

SpanishDalia naranja, Dalia anaranjada

GermanOrange Dahlie, Georgine

What is Floral Formula?

A floral formula is a symbolic representation of a flower's structure using letters, numbers, and special symbols. It provides a concise way to describe the arrangement and number of floral parts.

Example Formula

% K(6) C1+2+(2) A(9) G₂

This formula describes the flower's symmetry, sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels in a standardized format.