Dahlia Cactus Hybrids Mix seeds

The plants in the 'Dahlia Cactus Hybrids Mixed' mixture display opulent cactus flowers, bristling with tightly rolled petals, in various colors. The majority of them are highly double. This selection produces flowers in a wide range of colors, perfect for bouquets. Flowering from summer to autumn, from the year of sowing, these vigorous and floriferous plants are the stars of cottage gardens and vegetable gardens. They deserve a prime spot in sunny borders.

Dahlias belong to the large asteraceae family and are originally native to the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the some 20,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our greatest pleasure, gardens all over the world. Dahlias are classified according to the shape of their flowers. The 'Dahlia Cactus Hybrids Mixed' is classified in the category of decorative dahlias with cactus flowers. In this group, the colored ligules of the head are arranged in pompoms, they are completely rolled up on themselves and give the heads a bristly appearance. For plants of this variety, the heads reach 10 cm (3.9 in) in diameter and show different solid or gradient colors: white, yellow, orange, pink, dark pink. Flowering takes place from July to October. The plants will reach at least 1m (3.3 ft) in height, and 60 cm in width, with a bushy and erect habit. The highly branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnately compound, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 leaflets, which have very denticulate lobes. The leaves and stems are dark green, a shade that enhances the color of the flowers.

To promote flowering and extend the flowering period, take care to remove faded flowers. Even better, regularly create attractive colorful bouquets by combining various varieties. The tall stature of this variety makes it suitable for the back of perennial borders, where it pairs well with pink, deep purple, and purple. The flowering of Echinaceas is perfect when accompanied by Dahlias and also by perennial salvias, for example. Also consider grasses, which have a very beautiful effect in autumn.

As the star plant of cottage gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers, they are impeccable in flower beds but can also enhance the vegetable garden. In Mexico, this tuber was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste qualities quickly assigned it the status of an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.