• Formal decorative
  • Perennial
  • Zones 9–11
  • Orange
  • Double

David Howard

Perennial formal decorative dahlia in orange, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Formal decorative blooms of pumpkin orange, 4 to 6 inches across, over dark purple foliage. USDA zones 9–11.

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A David Howard dahlia flower up close on the plant
A David Howard dahlia flower up close on the plant

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David Howard dahlia plants in bloom in a garden
David Howard dahlia plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Formal decorative Double · Small · 4–6 in (10–15 cm)
Colors
  • Orange
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
5 days
Height
2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 9–11 Perennial

Lift or treat as an annual below zone 9.

Planted as
Tuber
Botanical name
Dahlia hybrid

In the garden

  • Bees
  • Butterflies
  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Listed by Longfield Gardens as an RHS Award of Garden Merit variety.

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  • A David Howard dahlia flower up close on the plant
    A David Howard dahlia flower up close on the plant
  • David Howard dahlia plants in bloom in a garden
    David Howard dahlia plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is David Howard hardy in my zone?

David Howard survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 9 to 11. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does David Howard need full sun?

David Howard grows in full sun.

When does David Howard bloom?

David Howard blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is David Howard good for cutting?

Yes. Cut stems of David Howard last about 5 days in a vase.

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A Lights Out dahlia flower up close on the plant Lights Out Formal decorative dahlia with 3.5 in velvety black-red blooms. Formal decorativeMiniatureMidsummer

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