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Dahlia Blue Record

Dahlia Blue Record
Dahlia

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Very large bulb, well packaged and arrived in good condition!

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The 'Blue Record' dwarf cactus dahlia is a captivating summer bulb that produces a multitude of flowers, creating a beautiful range of pink shades.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The dwarf cactus Dahlia 'Blue record' is a summer bulb that produces a multitude of flowers in shades of pink.

This type of dahlia is relatively recent, the flowers are replicas of those of tall varieties, but with a smaller diameter. In general, dwarf cactus dahlias are shorter than standard cactus dahlias, with the 'Blue record' reaching a height of 60cm (24in).

These dahlias are ideal for single-coloured or mixed variety flower beds. They can also be planted in large pots on terraces and balconies. Very floriferous, you can remove some flower buds as soon as they appear for bouquets. The soft pink flowers, with a diameter of 10cm (4in), have shorter and less rigid stems, making them suitable for bouquets. The outer petals are lighter, creating a magnificent gradient of pink.

Feel free to plant other colours to create beautiful multicoloured bouquets.

Dahlia foliage is deciduous and imposing. The dwarf cactus dahlia 'Blue record' should be planted in ordinary, moist, humus-bearing soil, in full light.

At the first frost, the bulbs should be stored in a dry place, protected from light and frost.

Plant habit

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

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to October
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Blue Record

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference314681

Planting and care

For abundant flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules, plant the tubers in a sunny location as soon as the last frost has passed, rich, fresh, and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote tuber rot. Feel free to 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 the hole 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 for the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.

Dahlias are sensitive to cold, they need to be overwintered under shelter. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, so it is 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 down to 10 cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them protected from frost in a dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic. In the southern regions, close to the coast, where there are few frosty days 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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Planting period

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

Intended location

Type of use Border, Back of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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