Dahlia 'October Sky' in the Dahlias Database

Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Size:	Small (BB): over 4 to 6 inches in diameter.
Form:	Informal Decorative (ID)
Year Introduced:	2011
Country of Origin:	U S

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Plant Height:	5 feet
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Other: Yellow to orange in center
Bloom Size:	4"-5"
Flower Time:	Late summer or early fall
Underground structures:	Tuber
Uses:	Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:	Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:	Division Other: Propagate by taking cuttings of newly emerged shoots
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous:	Goes Dormant

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Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Sep 26, 2015 2:31 PM concerning plant:

October Sky is an Informal Decorative dahlia bred by Swan Island Dahlias. With a 5 inch bloom, it's considered to be BB size (4 to 6"). The plant has an upright growing habit, topping out at 5 feet. Its soft orange color blends into the center, where it's golden yellow. It's a beautiful plant with a lot of appeal that makes a commanding statement in the garden. I was able to overwinter the tuber by putting it into perlite, after allowing it to thoroughly dry out upside down, and then storing it in the basement.

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