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Dahlia Honka Surprise
Absolutely stunning and a continuous blooming over several months.
Gilles, 03/08/2021
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The Dahlia 'Honka Surpise' is a variety with large star-shaped flowers. The elegant ligules with clean lines are magenta and gold in colour. A simple inflorescence that will perfectly accompany your summer-flowering borders and brighten up autumn with these vibrant tones.
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Dahlias belong to the large family of asteraceae, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. Currently, the approximately 20,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, much to our delight, gardens all over the world.
The inflorescence of 'Honka Surprise' forms a star that also resembles the shape of a small windmill. What a contrast with the plump Dahlias we already know! The capitula are 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) in diameter. A single row of eight long twisted ligules, golden yellow on the obverse and magenta on the reverse, encircles a wide central disc of amber yellow. The simplicity of its elegance makes this recently bred variety unique. The plant will reach a height of 100 cm (39in) and a width of 70 cm (28in). Its very branched stems are hollow and its leaves are opposite and divided into 3 or 5 very denticulate lobes. The plant has a bushy habit and, as a large variety, it will be necessary to ensure that it grows wider to strengthen its structure.
The flowering of Dahlias is exceptionally long, starting in July and ending in November. To promote repeat flowering and extend this flowering period, take care to remove faded flowers. Even better, cut them regularly to create attractive colourful bouquets by combining various varieties.
Easy to grow, Dahlias require a bit of work as the tubers need to be stored in winter. In the back of the border, the airy foliage of bronze fennel and diamond grass will enhance the texture of your Dahlias. Add a few Helenium Hoopesii with their old gold color to perfect a refined and romantic display.
Today, essential in gardens of priests, Dahlias were initially cultivated in Mexico as a root vegetable. Their poor taste quickly relegated them to the status of ornamental plants, but they are still welcome in vegetable gardens to add a bit of color among the vegetables.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.