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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Dahlia variabilis 'Fireworks Mixed' is a single flowered dahlia, bearing unusual striped blooms. It comes in a range of pinks, whites and oranges. A dwarf, bushy dahlia, it's well suited to growing at the front of a sunny border or as part of a summer container display. Its single blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies.

For best results grow Dahlia variabilis 'Fireworks Mixed' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In colder regions, lift the tubers to overwinter under cover, or move pots indoors to protect the tubers from frost.

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Dahlia ‘Fireworks mixed’ and wildlife

Dahlia ‘Fireworks mixed’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Dahlia ‘Fireworks mixed’ poisonous?

Dahlia ‘Fireworks mixed’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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