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Dahlia Park Idylle

Dahlia Park Idylle
Dahlia

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Beautiful foliage, lovely flowers. Flowering a bit short, a shame.

Michèle , 05/11/2024

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The flowers of this dahlia are of the cactus type, a pure and brilliant orange, well doubled, formed of long narrow and pointed petals, recurved for more than half their length. An extremely floriferous variety, with compact growth that is well suited to sunny borders and flowering pots.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time July to November
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Description

The Dahlia 'Park Idylle', like all varieties of the 'Park' series, combines extreme floribundity with very compact vegetation, particularly well suited for ornamenting sunny borders and flower pots. The flowers of this Dahlia are cactus-type, of a pure and brilliant orange, well doubled, formed by long, narrow and pointed petals, recurved over more than half their length.

Dahlias belong to the asteraceae family and are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the some 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our greatest pleasure, gardens all over the world. The 'Park Idylle' variety is a dwarf dahlia, belonging to the horticultural group of the cactus-type, which will not exceed 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20in) in all directions. It is a horticultural category defined by the shape of the flower. In this group, the flowers are 'double-petalled', composed of long narrow and pointed coloured ligules, recurved over more than half their length. The flowers of 'Park Idylle' measure about 7 cm (3in) in diameter, and display a bright and pure orange colour. The flowering takes place from July to October-November. The habit is bushy and compact, not requiring staking. The very branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnately divided into 3 or 5 very toothed lobes. The leaves and stems are dark green.

To promote flowering, take care to remove faded flowers, or better yet, regularly make large colourful bouquets by combining it with other varieties. 'Park Idylle' pairs particularly well with the 'Park Princess' and 'Princesse des Neiges' varieties, but also with blue flowers, chamomiles, fennels, and silver foliage. In the front of beds, this dahlia will create colourful spots in the company of echinaceas, for example, that bloom at the same time as well as daylilies or asters. This modest-sized variety is particularly suitable for container gardening, to easily adorn the terrace or balcony.

As the star of borders and ornamental gardens, Dahlias confidently accompany the most beautiful flowers but are also appreciated alongside vegetable plants. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. But its poor taste assigned it the rank of ornamental plant. Since then, interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time July to November
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 7 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Park Idylle

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference67511

Planting and care

The Dahlia 'Park Idylle' is easy to grow in all regions. For abundant flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules. Plant the tubers in a sunny location as soon as the last frost has passed, rich, fresh, and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote tuber rot. Feel free to amend the soil with compost and sand if necessary. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with crushed horn or dehydrated blood. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to fill the hole without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water abundantly once and then regularly for the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.

Dahlias are sensitive to cold, they need to be overwintered under shelter. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, so it is time to dig them up. Carefully unearth the tubers. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tubers can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems down to 10 cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them protected from frost in a dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic. In the southern regions, close to the coast, where there are few frosty days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the ground with a layer of leaves or straw for protection.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile, well-draining.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers on a regular basis.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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