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Dahlia Ludwig Helfert

Dahlia Ludwig Helfert
Dahlia

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Arrived safely, very beautiful bulb.

Angela, 27/04/2022

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A beautiful variety of semi-cactus dahlia with vibrant orange flowers.
Flower size
20 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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Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Dahlia 'Ludwig Helfert' is a semi-cactus variety with gorgeous double flowers in a dazzling shade of orange.

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Dahlia Ludwig Helfert (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

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

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time July to October
Flower size 20 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Ludwig Helfert

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant in spring as soon as the last frost has passed. For abundant flowering, plant the tubers in full sun in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Stagnant moisture causes tuber rot. 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 without air pockets. Cover with about 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then repeat this watering regularly during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting. 

Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. Dig the tubers up when the first frost has blackened the foliage. 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 lined with newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a garage or attic. In mild regions without frost, or those close to the coast, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the ground with a carpet of leaves or straw for protection.

 

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 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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