Without exaggeration: the most popular dahlia at the moment.
Because of its fairytale-like appearance and delicate pastel tones, it is perfect for the bridal bouquet.
It delights with its variation of cream-colored to peach-pink flowers, which are almost the size of a plate.
And it fits perfectly with " Wizard of Oz ".
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: 20 – 24 cm
Flower shape: decorative
Color: White, cream with a shimmer of light pink or caramel
Height: 100 cm
Planting distance: 50 – 75cm
Number: 1 tuber
🐝 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.
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 / Janina Laszlo /Anna MacDougall