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Dahlia décoratif Bal d'Edimbourg
Out of the 7 dahlias I received, it's the only one that bloomed. I'm disappointed with the overall batch I received.
Huguette, 06/08/2021
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Dahlia 'Edinburgh' produces large, fully double, bicolour architectural flowers. They are composed of countless wide and almost flat petals, where purple-red and white blend together. The heart of the flower is slightly more mauve. It flowers for a long time, from summer to autumn, above a strong medium green bush. This large variety is suitable for the back of borders and its flowers are perfect for creating generous bouquets.
Dahlias belong to the large family of Asteraceae, they are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the approximately 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by man have invaded gardens all over the world, to our great pleasure,. Dahlias varieties are classified according to the shape of their heads. 'Alva's Regalia', introduced in 1962, is a decorative Dahlia with medium-sized flowers. The inflorescences are composed of several rows of almost flat, rounded ligules with more or less fringed edges, slightly incurved. The heads measure up to 16 cm (6in) in diameter. Each ligule is very dark purple at the base, and extends into a brighter magenta red hue. The center of the flower is a more ash purple. The plant will reach about 1 m (3ft) in height and 70 cm (28in) in width and has a bushy habit. Its leaves, with a smooth texture, are divided into very denticulate lobes. The flowering of this variety begins in July and ends in September-October, if care is taken to remove faded flowers or to frequently use them to make bouquets.
To encourage repeat flowering and extend the flowering period, make sure that faded flowers are removed. Even better, regularly create attractive colourful bouquets by combining various varieties. The tall stature of this variety makes it suitable for the back of perennial borders, to structure a composition of flowering shrubs and shorter perennials. The flowering of Echinaceas is perfect when accompanied by Dahlias, as they occur simultaneously, as well as the flowering of perennial salvias, for example. Also consider grasses (Miscanthus saccharifolius, Stipa arundinacea, Eragrostis trichodes) which take on beautiful hues in autumn.
A star plant in ornamental gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers. They are perfect in a flower bed but can also enhance a vegetable garden. In Mexico, this tuberous plant 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.
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Dahlia 'Edinburgh' is easy to grow in all regions. For abundant flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules: plant the tubers in full sun, from the last frost, in rich, damp, and well-drained soils. However, waterlogging would promote tuber rot. Improve soil with compost and sand if necessary. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with bonemeal. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to fill 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 repeat this watering during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, when first frosts blacken the foliage, it's 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 to 10 cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a garage or attic. In warmer regions, close to the coast, where there are only a few days of frost 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.
This tall Dahlia, with its hollow stems, does not withstand wind or heavy rain well. To overcome this disadvantage, you can stake it, but let's agree, it's not very aesthetic. On the other hand, by pinching the stems early or removing the axial flower buds, you will spread out the habit of the plant, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. At the same time, you channel the flow of sap to a single flower, which will become larger and stronger.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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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.