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Lavender Perfection
- Genus: Dahlia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Species: Hybrid cultivar
- Classification: 108
- Size: A (large)
- Form: Formal Decorative
- Colour: Lavender
- Trade name: Lavender Perfection
- Common name: Dinnerplate dahlia
- Breeder: H. Johnston, New Zealand
- Introduced: 1941
- Propagation: Separate tubers
- Hardiness: 8 - 10
- Care:
- Water regularly during growing season
- Feed with low nitrogen fertilizer
- When temperature drops below 50 F (10C) lift and let dry
- To prevent spread of disease and pests, sprinkle with garden sulphur
- Store in dry medium in cool location until next season
- Location: Artist collection
- Comments: Garden Journal
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