Dahlia Milena Fleur
Dahlia Milena Fleur
Dahlia Milena Fleur
Dahlia Milena Fleur
Dahlia Milena Fleur
Dahlia Milena Fleur
Dahlia Milena Fleur
Dahlia Milena Fleur
Dahlia
Gorgeous flowers, absolutely stunning!
maudapl, 27/02/2024
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Description
The 'Milena Fleur' Camellia-Flowered Dahlia is a brand new variety that will turn heads. While the plant is not very tall and its flowers are not giant, it is generous and its flowering, with subtle shades of pink, is truly captivating. Its somewhat flattened flowers resemble very double water lilies, and their slightly waxy texture enhances its lavender reflections, becoming more salmon towards the golden heart. This decidedly coquettish variety is perfect for adding a romantic touch to the back of a flower bed or in home bouquets.
Dahlias belong to the large family of Asteraceae, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the approximately 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, much to our delight, gardens all over the world. They are herbaceous perennial plants with underground tubers that rest during winter.
Dahlia varieties are classified according to the shape of their flower heads. 'Milena Fleur', registered in 2018, is a Decorative Group Dahlia with camellia-like flowers. The flower heads are composed of several rows of almost flat, slightly concave ligules. The flower heads are regular and measure about 10 cm (4in) in diameter. The outermost ligules are a fairly pale pink to lavender, slightly streaked with yellow, especially at the base. The heart of the inflorescence is more salmon. The small yellow centre of the flowers only appears late, just before they wither. The plant will rarely exceed 80 cm (32in) in height and 60 cm (24in) in width. It has an upright, bushy habit, and its stems can do without staking. Its leaves are divided into denticulate lobes and are medium green, just like the stems. The flowering of this variety begins in July and ends in October-November, if care is taken to remove faded flowers or make bouquets frequently.
Today, Dahlias are essential in gardens, whether it be ornamental gardens or even vegetable gardens. Initially cultivated in Mexico as a root vegetable, their poor taste quickly relegated them to the status of ornamental plants, but they are still welcomed in vegetable gardens to add some color among the vegetables. 'Milena Fleur' is a medium-sized plant that can be used in perennial or low bush beds. For example, it can be associated with white dahlias ('Silver Years'), Caryopteris, or purple foliage (Physocarpus 'All Black', Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'). It pairs particularly well with grasses such as Muhlenbergia capillaris and Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'.
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Dahlia
Milena Fleur
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Dahlia 'Milena Fleur' is easy to grow in all regions. For a generous flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules. Plant the tubers in full sun 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 needed. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with crushed horn or dehydrated blood. Place your tuber and crumble the soil 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 once abundantly, then regularly renew this watering during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, and that's when you should 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 a newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic. 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.
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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.