PL#2001
'Salmon Runner'
Dahlia
Dahlia 'Salmon Runner' is a decorative variety with 4 inch blooms in coral-raspberry that gradually lighten toward the petal edges. The fully double flowers are symmetrically arranged, giving them a refined, structured appearance. This dahlia grows to 4 to 5 feet tall and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Blooming from midsummer until frost, it’s ideal for borders, mixed beds, and cutting gardens. Its rich, transitioning colors and elegant form make it a standout in floral arrangements. Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11.
Public reference
- Genus
- Dahlia
- Species
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- Cultivar
- Salmon Runner
- Trade name
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- Hardiness zones
- 8–11 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3.333 ft
- Mature width
- 1.5–1.667 ft
- Description
- Dahlia 'Salmon Runner' is a decorative variety with 4 inch blooms in coral-raspberry that gradually lighten toward the petal edges. The fully double flowers are symmetrically arranged, giving them a refined, structured appearance. This dahlia grows to 4 to 5 feet tall and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Blooming from midsummer until frost, it’s ideal for borders, mixed beds, and cutting gardens. Its rich, transitioning colors and elegant form make it a standout in floral arrangements. Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Thornless
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- Asexual propagation forbidden
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