Strong, strong!
With its deep purple-pink, bright flowers, it will attract attention all summer long and into autumn. Guaranteed. And bees will buzz around this buffet. Also suitable for pots.
But don't forget to always cut off the (withered) flowers, the more they will produce - also an absolute highlight as a cut flower in the vase.
Want a bee-happy and color extravaganza? Combine it with " Bishop Leicester " 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 it will form several shoots, more flowers and become bushier.
You want to know a lot more about dahlias ? Then get my " Dahlia Magic ", chock full of beautiful photos, tips & tricks for a stunning dahlia summer. Available as an ebook HERE and as a hardback book HERE .
*Dahlias are often wrongly described as flowers that are not insect-friendly. However, as soon as the flowers open – even if they are densely filled – they release their stamens and are accessible to bees and other insects.
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: 9 cm
Flower shape: open
Color: Pink, Magenta
Height: 90 cm
Planting distance: 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: Seila Malo