Light as a summer meadow flower.
Delicate pink flowers with very fine stripes and dark foliage enchant in the flower bed and in lush bouquets .
Because of its golden-orange pistil, it is also very popular with insects .
Great cut flower and suitable for pots .
Want a bee-happy, color extravaganza? Combine it with " Skyfall " and " Totally Tangerine ."
Tip: Pinch dahlias as soon as they are 20 to 30 cm high: simply shorten the shoot tip by a third. Then they will form several shoots, more flowers and become bushier.
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Planting time: May after the last night frost, sensitive to frost!
Or grow in a frost-protected area.
Location: Best in full sun. Dahlias also tolerate partial shade, but then they don't bloom as profusely.
Flowering period: July until the first frost
Flower size: 7 cm
Flower shape: open
Color: Light pink with delicate stripes
Height: 60 – 90 cm
Planting distance: 30 – 50 cm
Number: 1 tuber
Flower happiness guarantee: You should enjoy your dahlias 100%. Sometimes nature does what it wants and that's actually quite nice, but not always in the interest of us gardeners. In rare cases, a tuber doesn't sprout. If that's the case for you, please contact me! We'll find a solution 💚
Photos: Janina Laszlo (1, 2), Seila Malo ( 3)