Dahlia ‘Valley Rust Bucket’
Description
This garden workhorse was lovingly bred by Leone and David Smith. It has deep, rust-colored blooms that are a favorite for everyone who visits the garden. Productive plants produce tall, weatherproof, long-lasting stems all season long.
Details
Bloom size: 2 to 3½ 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
This garden workhorse was lovingly bred by Leone and David Smith. It has deep, rust-colored blooms that are a favorite for everyone who visits the garden. Productive plants produce tall, weatherproof, long-lasting stems all season long.
Details
Bloom size: 2 to 3½ 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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