.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Dahlia x hybrida 'LaBella Maggiore Fun Fire' Dahlia 'LaBella Maggiore Fun Fire' Description A vibrant and prolific flowering tuber with fiery orange blooms, perfect for adding color to gardens and borders. This perennial offers lush foliage and eye-catching blossoms from mid-summer to fall. Suggested Uses Ideal for flower beds, borders, garden containers, and cutting gardens to enjoy fresh bouquets indoors. Plant Details Botanical Name: Dahlia x hybrida 'LaBella Maggiore Fun Fire' Dahlia 'LaBella Maggiore Fun Fire' Common Name: Dahlia 'LaBella Maggiore Fun Fire' Size & Growth: Reaches 24-36 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches; Upright growth habit. Hardiness Zones: 8-11 (treat as tender in colder zones) Foliage Type: Vigorous, lush green leaves Bloom Time: July to October Growth Rate: Fast-growing, blooms in the first year Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds Indoor Friendly: Not typically indoor-grown Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for pots and containers Deer Resistant: Moderate Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested; keep away from pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes, excellent for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Marigolds, cosmos, petunias Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant tubers 4-6 inches deep in well-drained soil after frost danger passes. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Rich, organic, well-drained soil Humidity: Average humidity; avoid excessive humidity to prevent rot Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering Winter Care: Mulch heavily or dig up tubers and store in a cool, dry place in colder zones Planting Depth: 4-6 inches deep Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during active growth Special Care: Avoid overshading to prevent legginess and fading blooms