Dahlia Dalaya Yogi

Dahlia 'Dalaya Yogi' is a variety with a compact and bushy habit, boasting early and endless flowering. It charms with its lively flowers in pale-pink semi-double corollas shaded with a darker pink centre. It is a recent variety, awarded for its foliage that is resistant to powdery mildew and for its exceptionally long flowering, from spring to frost. Planted en masse, it will find its place in all gardens, even the smallest ones. It also works well on patios or balconies.

Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family. They are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the 20,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded gardens all over the world.

The 'Dalaya Yogi' variety is a recently selected dwarf dahlia in Germany, and was awarded the Fleuroselect gold medal in 2013. The plant will not exceed 40cm (16in) in all directions. It has a bushy, erect, and compact habit, which does not require staking. Flowering takes place from May to October-November. The capitula take the form of single semi-double corollas composed of two rows of fully opened ligules in fresh and tender pink colours, shaded with a strong pink halo surrounding the central yellow disc. The branched stems are hollow. The leaves are opposite and divided into 3 or 5 very denticulate lobes. The leaves and stems are dark green.

Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms and extend the flowering period. Even better, cut them regularly to create attractive bouquets by combining various varieties.

They will form colourful spots in the front of borders, along with echinaceas, heleniums, and cosmos, for example. Also consider combining them with Pennisetum villosum, a lovely feathery grass that will bring softness and delicacy to the decor. This variety is particularly suitable for container gardening, providing colour on patios and balconies.

Our young plug plants are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant and store them in shelters (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before being planted outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.