Lovely, 3" blooms smell like--and are the colour of--chocolate! Velvety, chocolate-red petals encircle yellow centres. Tall stems hold these somewhat nodding flowers high above the plant's foliage, where they are a beacon for pollinators. We're thrilled to be able to offer this hard-to-find variety!
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Botanical Name: Dahlia single-flowered 'Mexican Star'
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Form: Tuber
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Hardiness Zone: 3-10
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Lift in Fall: 3-8
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Flowering Time: Midsummer until first frost in the fall
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Light Requirements: Full Sun
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Flower Color: Deep red petals with a yellow eye.
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Flower Form: 3" large single petals and a fluffy center
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Foliage Type: Pinnate leaves with ovate leaflets
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Growth Rate: Fast
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Height/Habit: 40 inches
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Spread: 24 inches
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Planting Instructions: 2" deep and 24" apart.
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Soil Requirements: Well drained
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Will Tolerate: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
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Pruning: Pinching of the secondary bud will lead to larger flowers, but less of them.
