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Dahlia Firepot

Dahlia Firepot
Dahlia

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As per my expectations. This dahlia is very pretty in terms of colour.

Didier, 23/08/2024

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This dahlia bears waterlily-like flowers, 7 to 8cm (3in) wide. The vibrant yellow and orange flowers bloom from July to October. It develops a compact plant that doesn't exceed 60cm (24in) in height. It is perfect for borders, pots, and bouquets.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time May
Recommended planting time April to May
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Flowering time July to October
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Description

Dahlia 'Firepot' is a modest variety, but floriferous and brilliantly coloured. It is ideal for ornamental pots and borders. Its beautiful waterlily-like flowers display a changing colour that blends different shades of yellow and orange. They are produced in abundance from summer to the first frost if you regularly remove faded blooms. 

 

Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family and are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. There are currently thousands of horticultural varieties that have conquered gardens worldwide. They are tender perennials with fleshy tubers.


'Firepot' was registered in 2016. It is a semi-dwarf dahlia that will not exceed 55 to 60cm in height and 50cm (20in) in width. It is also classified as a decorative dahlia, which is a horticultural category defined by the shape of the flower. In this group, the coloured ligules of the head are regularly arranged in a spiral. They can be curved towards the stem or curly, for example. The flowers measure up to 8cm (3in) in diameter. The flowering period is from July to October. The bushy and compact habit does not usually require staking. The highly branched stems are hollow, and the leaves are opposite and divided into 3 or 5 deeply toothed lobes. The leaves and stems are a bright green colour.

 

Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms. You can use cut flowers to make colourful bouquets, combining them with other varieties.

'Firepot' pairs particularly well with the white flowers of Dahlia 'Gallery Art Fair', the blue flowers of Geranium 'Rozanne', as well as the silvery foliage of Cineraria maritima. 'Firepot' will look wonderful alongside echinaceas, daylilies, and asters, which bloom at the same time. This modest variety is perfect for container gardening.

Dahlias are stars of borders and ornamental gardens, confidently accompanying the most beautiful flowers. However, they are also appreciated alongside vegetable plants. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was first cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste qualities quickly saw it categorised as an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.

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Dahlia Firepot (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 8 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Firepot

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference18618

Planting and care

Dahlia 'Firepot' is easy to grow in all regions. Plant in spring as soon as the last frost has passed. For abundant flowering, plant the tubers in full sun in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Stagnant moisture causes tuber rot. 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 without air pockets. Cover with about 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then repeat this watering regularly during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting. 

Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. Dig the tubers up when the first frost has blackened the foliage. Carefully remove the tubers. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tubers can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a box lined with newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a garage or attic. In mild regions without frost, or those close to the coast, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the ground with a carpet of leaves or straw for protection.

Planting period

Best planting time May
Recommended planting time April to May
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers regularly.
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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