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Dahlia ‘Shadow Cat’
Description
Vigorous, healthy plants produce a bumper crop of deep red-maroon flowers atop long, strong stems. One of the darkest varieties we grow.
Details
Bloom size: up to 4 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
Vigorous, healthy plants produce a bumper crop of deep red-maroon flowers atop long, strong stems. One of the darkest varieties we grow.
Details
Bloom size: up to 4 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Sources
How to Grow
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Seed-Saving Mini Course
Learn how to save seed from zinnia, dahlia, and celosia
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