Dahlia Nenekasi
Dahlia Nenekasi
Dahlia Nenekasi
Dahlia Nenekasi
Dahlia Nenekasi
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Dahlia Nenekasi
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Dahlia Nenekasi
Dahlia Nenekasi
Dahlia
bulb in very good condition very pleased
delphine, 04/07/2019
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Description
The Dahlia Nenekasi is a variety of Dahlia with cactus lace flowers that are almost impossible to find on the market. It is distinguished by its tender tousled flowers, painted with stunning shades of pale salmon pink with a champagne base, each petal finely edged with purple-violet. The flower's center is enhanced by this darker tone. This variety will flower from July until the first frost as long as faded flowers are regularly removed. This intermediate-sized variety is well-suited for structuring a medium-height bed. Its flowers are very long-lasting in bouquets.
Dahlias belong to the asteraceae family and are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. Currently, the approximately 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded gardens around the world, much to our delight. They are tender perennials with fleshy tubers. The 'Nenekasi' variety reaches a height of 80 cm (32in) to over 1 m (3ft), depending on growing conditions, with a 60 cm (24in) spread. It is classified as a cactus dahlia, more precisely a cactus lace dahlia; this is a horticultural category defined by the shape of the flower. In this group, the coloured ligules of the head completely curl, giving them a characteristic pointed appearance, and their ends seem to have been cut into forks. The flowering of this variety begins in July and ends in October-November. The heads measure 15 to 18 cm (6 to 7in) in diameter, with ligules in a pale pink-orange colour, champagne at the base, more or less marked with light purple-lilac. The habit is bushy and upright, and the highly branched stems are hollow. Its leaves are opposite, pinnately compound, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 strongly toothed lobes. The leaves and stems are medium green.
To extend the flowering period and promote repeat flowering, take care to remove faded flowers. Even better, regularly cut them to create alluring colourful bouquets by combining several varieties.
'Nenekasi' pairs particularly well with white blooms, especially those of repeat-flowering roses or asters. In a flower bed, it will harmonize perfectly with perennial Blue Cloud geraniums, pink echinaceas, heleniums, and pastel-toned cosmos, for example. It will also create a lovely original mix with sedums and miscanthus.
As a star plant in borders and cottage gardens, dahlias confidently accompany the most beautiful flowers but are also appreciated alongside vegetable plants. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. However, its poor taste qualities relegated it to the status of an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Dahlia
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Planting and care
The 'Nenekasi' Dahlia 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 location as soon as the last frosts have 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 needed. 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. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then regularly renew this watering for the first 6 weeks to aid rooting. Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, which is the time to dig them up. Carefully unearth the tubers, removing 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 crate on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or attic. In southern regions, 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 inconvenience, 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 will spread out the habit of the plant, making it more resistant to bad weather. At the same time, you channel the flow of sap to a single flower, which will become larger and sturdier.
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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.
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