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Dahlia Bal d'Edimbourg

Dahlia Bal d'Edimbourg
Dahlia

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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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This large Dahlia produces big, fully double flowers with a regular architecture, composed of countless wide and almost flat petals, in a mix of purple-violet and white. The heart of the flower is slightly more mauve. It blooms for a long time, from summer to autumn, above a strong medium green clump. A standout plant in curated gardens, it pairs well with white, pink, and deep violet shades when planted at the back of perennial borders. Its flowers make for generous bouquets.    
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
1.10 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

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.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.10 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Bal d'Edimbourg

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference814091

Planting and care

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.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Back of border
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 the faded flowers regularly to encourage flowering.
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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