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Dahlia Miracle Purple

Dahlia Miracle Purple
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A remarkably colourful dahlia, bearing 9cm (4in) semi-double fuchsia-pink flat flowers that are slightly striated with white around a golden yellow heart. The plant measures at least 1m (3ft) in height. It blooms from July to the first frosts. The flowers are incredibly popular with pollinating insects. This is a brilliant variety that is ideal in a flower bed and delightful in a vase. 
Flower size
9 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time July to October
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Description

Dahlia 'Miracle Purple' is a beautiful plant that produces an abundance of rather modest-sized flowers that are remarkably colourful. This variety bears charming fuchsia-pink flowers, beautifully enhanced by a golden yellow heart that attracts pollinating insects. The plant blooms from July to the first frosts, bringing a cheerful touch to sunny beds. 

 

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.

'Miracle Purple' is classified as a single-flowered dahlia. It is composed of a crown of wide and flat petals revealing a yellow heart. The plant will reach a minimum height of 1m (3ft) in one season and a width of 50cm (20in). The flowers of 'Miracle Purple' develop 2 rows of fuchsia-pink "petals" or ligules. They are 9cm (4in) in diameter. The tiny fertile flowers in the centre form a visible golden disc. The flowering period occurs from July to October. The habit is bushy and erect. The highly branched stems are hollow. The leaves are opposite and pinnately compound, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 toothed lobes. The leaves and stems are dark green.

Unlike the huge double capitula of many varieties, those of 'Miracle Purple' are welcoming to bees and butterflies.

Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms. 

'Miracle Purple' pairs particularly well with purple foliage or the grey of wormwood (Artemesia 'Powis Castle, A. absinthium 'Lambrook Silver'). It also complements the blue flowers of perennial geraniums. This dahlia will create colourful spots in flower beds alongside light-flowered blue or mauve asters. Its flowers are magnificent in bouquets, but they do not last as long as those of varieties with large double blooms.

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.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 9 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Miracle Purple

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference18627

Planting and care

Dahlia 'Miracle Purple' 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 April
Recommended planting time March to May
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers regularly.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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