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Pink Dahlia

Dahlia

Basic Details

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Floral Formula

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Basic Details

NamePink Dahlia

DescriptionStunning tuberous perennial with layered pink blooms ranging from soft blush to deep rose. Flower forms include ball-shaped, waterlily, decorative, and pompon styles. Blooms profusely late summer through frost with proper deadheading. Tubers must be dug and stored in cold climates. Popular varieties include 'Cafe Au Lait Rose,' 'Caitlin's Joy,' and 'Gerrie Hoek.'

FamilyAsteraceae

GenusDahlia

TribeCoreopsideae

Floral Formula & Features

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

Ebracteate, radially symmetrical (actinomorphic), bisexual, calyx modified to pappus (sometimes absent), 5 fused petals (ray florets or disc florets), 5 stamens fused into tube around style, 2 fused carpels with inferior ovary. Composite flower head typical of Asteraceae

Features

Named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. About 42 dahlia species, thousands of cultivars. Popular pink varieties: 'Cafe Au Lait Rose' (dinner plate), 'Gerrie Hoek' (waterlily), 'Caitlin's Joy' (decorative), 'Pink Sylvia' (ball), 'Sweet Fabienne' (pompon)
Flowers 2-10 inches (5-25 cm) across depending on type. Forms: decorative (layered petals), ball (rounded), waterlily (flat, open), pompon (small, tight), cactus (pointed petals). Colors: blush pink, rose pink, salmon pink, coral pink, hot pink, often with yellow centers. Blooms July-frost
Herbaceous perennial grown from tubers. Hollow stems, compound leaves with toothed edges. Dies back after frost. Tubers must be dug in zones below 8 and stored indoors over winter in cool, dry place. Regrows from tubers each spring
Grows 1-6 feet (30-180 cm) tall depending on variety. Dwarf types 1-2 feet, medium 2-4 feet, tall 4-6 feet. Spread 1-2 feet. Lifespan of tubers: many years with proper storage. Propagated from tubers, division, or cuttings. Divide every 2-3 years
Native to Mexico and Central America, particularly mountain valleys and highlands. Cultivated worldwide as ornamental. Grows best in temperate climates with warm days, cool nights. Thrives in zones 8-11, grown as annual elsewhere
Requires full sun (6-8 hours daily). Needs rich, well-drained soil with organic matter. Regular watering but not waterlogged. Fertilize monthly during growth. Stake tall varieties. Mulch to retain moisture. Hardy zones 8-11, dig tubers elsewhere before frost
Excellent cut flowers lasting 5-7 days in vase. Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant. Popular in borders, beds, containers. Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering. Provides late-season color when many flowers fade
Dig tubers after first frost kills foliage. Cut stems to 6 inches, let dry, store in peat moss or vermiculite at 40-50°F. Divide tubers in spring - each piece needs eye (growth point). Pinch center shoot when 12 inches tall for bushier plants. Symbolizes elegance, dignity, inner strength

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificDahlia

English (Alternate)Yellow Dahlia, Dahlia pinnata, Sandra, Pink Sylvia, Sweet Fabienne, Ottos Thrill

Hindiगुलाबी डहेलिया (Gulabi Dahlia)

Teluguపింక్ దాలియా (Pink Daliya), గులాబీ సాల్వియా (gulabi Salviya)

Malayalamപിങ്ക് ഡാലിയ (pink dahlia).

Kannadaಗುಲಾಬಿ ಡೇಲಿಯಾ ಹೂವು (Gulabi Dahlia Huuvu)

Sanskritश्वेतरक्त-पुष्पम् (shvetarakt-puspam)

Bengaliডালিয়া ফুল (Dalia phul)

Frenchle dahlia rose

RussianГеоргина (Georgina)

Spanishdalia rosa

Germanpink Dahlie, rosa Dahlie

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.