Dahlia Jaxon

Dahlia Jaxon
Dahlia

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The tubers have been planted, they are starting to produce leaves. We'll see how they progress.

Brigitte, 19/08/2024

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A lace cactus dahlia with large flamboyant red flowers. The ligules are finely tapered, making it a good cut flower. Tubers should be stored during winter.

Flower size

20 cm

Height at maturity

1.40 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 May

Recommended planting time April to May

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Flowering time July to November

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Description

The Dahlia 'Jaxon' is a giant variety of lace cactus type. The large heads display a flamboyant red color and the ligules are finely tapered. It is a great addition to the garden, but it is especially perfect for bouquets.

A plant with a thousand faces, dahlias, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico, now represent around 20,000 horticultural varieties. This tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable. But its poor taste qualities gave way to its exuberant flowering. Since then, the interest in this very floriferous asteraceae has never waned.
The 'Jaxon' Dahlia will reach 120 to 140 cm (47 to 55in) in height and 50 cm (20in) in width. The leaves are divided into 3 or 5 very dentate leaflets. The stems and leaves are dark green. The plant has a bushy habit and, as a large variety, it is important to expand its width to strengthen its structure. The flowers of the cactus dahlias are fully double: the completely tubular and pointed ligules give them the bristly appearance typical of cacti. They are involute, meaning they curve upwards or towards the heart of the flower. Specifically, the lace cactus dahlias have very finely tapered ligules. The flowers of the 'Jaxon' variety are 15 cm (6in) or more in diameter and are flamboyant red. The central florets are even darker, sometimes approaching black in colour.

The flowering of dahlias is exceptionally long. Our variety starts blooming in July and continues until November. In fact, to encourage new blooms and extend the flowering period, make sure to remove faded flowers. Even better, regularly cut them to create attractive colourful bouquets by combining different varieties. Integrate your dahlias into your annual flower beds or potentially as a complement to perennials, which are much more discreet in summer. The red color of 'Jaxon' will go well with dark foliage or with red and orange blooms in a warm Catalan-inspired atmosphere.

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Modified the 24 August 2025 by Virginie T. 19 min.

Dahlia: planting, care and growing tips

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Flowering

Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.40 m

Spread at maturity 60 cm

Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red

Flowering time July to November

Inflorescence Flower head

Flower size 20 cm

Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous

Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Jaxon

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 12701

Planting and care

Dahlia 'Jaxon' is easy to grow in all regions. For abundant flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules. Plant the tubers in a sunny position after the last frost, and rich, fresh, well-drained soil is perfect. However, stagnant moisture can promote tuber rot. Don't hesitate to amend the soil with compost and sand if necessary. Work the soil deeply and enrich it with crushed horn or dehydrated blood, for example. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to fill without any air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water thoroughly once and then repeat this watering regularly during the first 6 weeks to aid in rooting. Dahlias are sensitive to cold and need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts will blacken the foliage, indicating it's time to dig them up. Carefully remove the tubers from the ground, taking care to 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 box on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or attic, for example. In regions in the South, 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 admit it, it's not very aesthetic. On the other hand, by pinching the stems early or removing the axial flower buds, you can spread out the plant's habit, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. At the same time, you channel the sap flow to a single flower, which will become larger and sturdier.

Planting period

Best planting time May

Recommended planting time April to May

Planting depth 7 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow

Type of use Border, Back of border, Vegetable garden

Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map

Ease of cultivation Amateur

Planting density 2 per m2

Exposure Sun

Soil pH Any