What Type of Flowering Plant Is This?

Question From: 
Ashley Clarke in  Woodford ,  Brisbane  QLD

 

Nature of problem: 
trying to identify what type of flowering plant this is

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
not sure

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
nil

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
sandy rocky

 

How often do you water the plant:
daily

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
full

 

What type of plant is it:
photo

 

How long since you planted it:
6 months

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
algoflash

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
outdoors

 

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: 
ground

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
nil

Upload photo if available: 
WP_20151018_002.jpg

Other Comments: 
Would like to know if you can identify the flowers,plant as cannot seem to find any pictures or information that matches this flower thanks

 

Answer: Hi Ashley,  It is a Dahlia but you will need to search around for the cultivar name.  Remember that when it dies down in Autumn, you can divide the underground tubers to produce more plants as each year goes by. Don