Dahlia Zahra
Dahlia Zahra
Dahlia Zahra
Dahlia
No flowers, it stopped growing, probably got too hot.
Josiane, 09/08/2025
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Description
The 'Zahra' Anemone-flowered Dahlia bears very pretty pastel flowers, in a harmonious blend of creamy white and yellow. Of modest stature, this variety easily finds its place in flower beds or low bushes. Bright, its flowers also have a lot of charm in floral compositions.
Dahlias are part of the Asteraceae family and are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the thousands of horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our great pleasure, gardens all over the world. These are plants with fleshy tubers that are not very hardy. Dahlias are classified according to the shape of their flower. 'Zahra', registered in the Netherlands in 2021, is classified in the category of Anemone-flowered Dahlias. In this group, the coloured ligules of the head are arranged in pompoms in the centre and surrounded by a collar of longer and wider ligules. In this variety, the heads are 12cm (5in) in diameter and the outer ligules, creamy white in colour, are slightly trailing, arranged in a well-double collar. The ligules in the centre are shorter, tubular, and fringed, tightly packed against each other like a cushion. Their colour changes from yellow to pale yellow over time. Flowering takes place from July to October. The plant will reach a height of 90cm (35in), with a bushy and dense habit. The highly branched stems are hollow and the leaves are divided into 3 or 5 leaflets, which are toothed. The leaves and stems are a medium green.
To encourage repeat flowering and extend the flowering period, take care to remove faded flowers. Better yet, regularly create attractive colourful bouquets by combining various varieties. The flowering of this 'Zahra' variety will be enhanced by the foliage and delicate spikes of grasses (Briza, Panicum, Molinia, Calamagrostis) to emphasize the contrast between the delicacy of the tall grasses and the more sophisticated character of its flower. The flowering of Amaranthus, Agastaches, and Echinaceas is perfect as an accompaniment to Dahlias, as they occur simultaneously, as well as the flowering of Cosmos or asters, for example.
As a star plant in ornamental gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers. Impeccable in flower beds, they can also enhance the vegetable garden. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was first cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste qualities quickly assigned it the status of an ornamental plant.
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Dahlia
Zahra
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Zarah' Anemone Dahlia 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 as soon as the last frost has passed. Rich, fresh, and well-drained soil is perfect. However, stagnant humidity would promote tuber rot. Feel free to amend the soil with compost and sand if needed. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with crushed horn or dehydrated blood. Place your tuber and fill the soil without leaving any air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly, then repeat this watering regularly during the first 6 weeks to aid in root formation.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts cause the foliage to turn black, which is the time to dig them up. 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 on a newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a garage or attic. In southern regions, close to the coast, where there are 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.
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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).
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 zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.