The XXL version: With slightly wavy, fluffy flowers in rich pink, the "Islander" beams at you in a good mood from the bed.
It has very strong stems, which show off the huge flowers well in vases or bouquets.
Good cut flower!
" Islander " is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
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: up to 25 cm
Flower shape: decorative
Color: Pink, Rose
Height: 100 – 150 cm
Planting distance: 75 cm
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 be 100% happy with your dahlias. 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 💚
Pictures : Janina Laszlo (1, 2), Seila Malo (3, 4)