Dahlia 'Starsister Crimson Picotee'

Dahlia 'Starsister Crimson Picotee' is a compact, ornamental dahlia cultivar prized for its striking, bicolor flowers. The blossoms are a vibrant crimson red with white edges, giving them a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. This variety is part of the Starsister series, known for its prolific blooming and suitability for containers and borders.

Plant Description
Dahlia 'Starsister Crimson Picotee' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial typically grown as an annual in cooler climates. The flowers are semi-double, with a layered, daisy-like form that blooms continuously from late spring through frost.

Grow Zone
Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11. In colder climates, it is typically grown as an annual or overwintered indoors.

Height and Width
This dahlia reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches and spreads about 12 to 15 inches wide, making it ideal for compact garden spaces and container planting.

Uses
Excellent for borders, patio containers, window boxes, and pollinator gardens. Its vibrant color and long bloom time also make it a popular choice for cut flower arrangements.

Native Range
Dahlias are native to Mexico and Central America. 'Starsister Crimson Picotee' is a cultivated hybrid variety developed for ornamental use.

Sun Requirements
Prefers full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In hotter regions, some light afternoon shade may help prolong blooming.

Water Requirements
Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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