Dahlia imperialis (Tree Dahlia) Flowers Red open shrub from the cool

open shrub from the cool forests of China

Give them plenty of room to grow

Notes:  Parrotia-like structure and with showy red flowers when little else is blooming

Notes:  A fun contrast to the giant Gunnera tinctoria

Dahlia imperialis (Tree Dahlia) Flowers Red open shrub from the coolFamily: Asteraceae Zone: 7 10 Natural Range: Mexico and Central America Soil: Average to moist, humus rich Light: Sun, part sun Height: 15' Bloom Time: November to December Attributes: Deciduous. New emerging attractive pinnate foliage on semi woody stems. Pink flowers opening in fall. Notes: A massive growing species Dahlia that needs a warm fall to flower in colder climates. Reported to grow up to 30' in the wild. Mulch the base well with leaves in