"Fairway Pilot" blew me away. And not just because it has plate-sized flowers!
Although its flowers are so large, its strong stems ensure that it is not only a great cut flower, but – as long as it is well supported – can even withstand (moderate) wind and weather.
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: Full sun is best. Dahlias also tolerate partial shade, but then they don't bloom as profusely.
flowering period: July until the first frost
Flower size: 20 – 25 cm
Flower shape: Decorative
Color: Light pink
Height: 100 cm
Planting distance: 50 – 75 cm
Number: 1 tuber
🐝 Dahlias are often wrongly described as not being 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 💚
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