Dahlia 'David Howard'

Dahlia hybrid 'David Howard'

The 'David Howard' Dahlia is a popular variety featuring attractive orange flowers and deep bronze leaves. The following introduces the plant's growth characteristics, propagation methods, cultivation techniques, garden uses, and important pests and diseases, as well as control methods.

Growth Characteristics
- Flowers: Abundant orange flowers bloom from summer to autumn; they are large and showy.
- Leaves: The deep bronze leaves beautifully enhance the overall color scheme of the plant.
- Height: It typically grows to a height of 80–120 cm.
- Growing Environment: It prefers sunny locations and thrives in well-drained soil. Proper watering is required.

Propagation Methods
- Bulb Separation: Dahlias can be propagated via bulbs. After winter, dig up the bulbs in the spring, separate them, and replant them.
- Cuttings: Cut off a new stem, place it in water to encourage rooting, and then plant it in soil. This method allows for easy propagation. Cultivation Method
- Soil: Plant in a well-drained area; if necessary, it is recommended to mix in sand or similar materials to improve drainage.
- Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but avoid overwatering.
- Fertilizer: Fertilize regularly during the growing season. Using fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium is recommended.

Garden Use
- Landscape Creation: Its decorative foliage and showy flowers make it effective for landscape design.
- Border Plant: Its orange flowers pair well with plants of various colors, making it ideal for use as a border plant.
- Flower Bed: Planting it mixed with other dahlia varieties can create a colorful flower bed.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Pests: Aphids and spiders may occur; if they appear, control them using soapy water or plate insecticides.
- Diseases: Fungal diseases or leaf mold may occur; immediately remove infected parts and apply an appropriate fungicide. - Hygiene Management: Maintain spacing between plants to ensure good ventilation, and promptly remove diseased plants to prevent the spread of infection.

The 'David Howard' Dahlia is relatively easy to care for and is an attractive plant that adds a unique touch of color to your garden. Grow it healthily with proper care and attention.

Plant Family	Asteraceae
Height	60~90cm
Spread	30~60cm
Colors	orange
Bloom Period	July~August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-5°C

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