Dahlia Karma Lagoon

The Dahlia 'Karma Lagoon' belongs to a series of varieties specially developed for cut flowers. It brings a real novelty with the perfect shape of its camellia-like flowers and its iridescent hue. Delicate and vibrant, the fuchsia pink of the ligules has some violet nuances. The plant shows exceptionally strong stems that do not require staking and vigorous, dark green vegetation that blends well in flower beds. With excellent longevity, the flower heads make wonderful romantic bouquets.

Dahlias belong to the large family of asteraceae, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. Currently, the approximately 20,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our great pleasure, gardens all over the world. Dahlias are classified according to the shape of their heads. The Dahlia 'Karma Lagoon' is a Dahlia with camellia-like flowers. The plant will easily reach 100 cm (39in) in height and 60 cm (24in) in width. It has a bushy and erect habit, but the strength of its stems means it does not require any staking. Its leaves are opposite and are subdivided into very denticulate lobes. The leaves and stems are dark green. The particularly long flowering of this variety, if faded flowers are removed, begins in July and ends in October-November. The inflorescences of decorative Dahlias with camellia-like flowers have rows of slightly curled-up outer ligules. The heads of the 'Karma Lagoon' variety are perfectly constructed, measuring 8 cm (3in) in diameter. They are a magnificent iridescent fuchsia pink colour on the outside, with a deeper pink in the centre. The golden heart only appears late, just before fading.

'Karma Lagoon' pairs particularly well with pink flowers, especially the full corollas of old roses. In the background of flower beds, this Dahlia will create colourful spots with Echinaceas, Cosmos, as well as Sedum and Salvias. Some Pennisetum villosum add softness and delicacy to the design. This variety is well suited for cultivation in large containers, easily decorating the terrace or balcony.

Nowadays, essential in gardens, Dahlias were initially cultivated in Mexico as a root vegetable. Their poor taste relegated them to the rank of ornamental plants, but they are still welcome in vegetable gardens to bring a bit of colour among the vegetables.