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Dahlia Josie

Dahlia Josie
Dahlia

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A Dahlia with anemone-like flowers whose heads are composed of an orange neck and a large fringed heart, red dotted with golden yellow. It blooms from summer until the frost, in a combination of warm colours. Superb in borders as well as in flower pots. Excellent as a cut flower.
Flower size
11 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Dahlia 'Josie' is a very recent variety of anemone-flowered dahlia. It charms with its natural, slightly nostalgic flowers, with a light architecture and warm colours. Tall and elegant, the Dahlia Josie produces an abundance of flowers composed of a collar of petals in a fairly bright orange, displaying a large fringed heart of red with a touch of golden yellow. It flowers from summer until the first frost, in a flamboyant harmony that suits blue flowers and purple foliage, for example, both in flowerbeds and bouquets.

Dahlias are tuberous plants from the large aster family, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the approximately 75,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded gardens all over the world, much to our delight. Dahlias are classified according to the shape of their flowers. 'Josie' is classified in the category of decorative dahlias with anemone-like flowers. In this group, the colourful ligules of the head are arranged in pompoms in the centre and surrounded by a wider collar. In this variety, the heads are 10 to 11cm (4in) in diameter and the outermost ligules, orange in colour, are almost flat, arranged in a single collar. Those in the center are shorter, tubular and fringed, displaying a bright red, packed closely together like a large cushion. The flowering takes place from July (sometimes as early as late June) to October. The plant will reach a height of 1.20m (4ft), with a bushy and dense habit. The highly branched stems are hollow and the leaves are divided into 3 or 5 leaflets, which are toothed. The leaves and stems are of a medium green colour.

To promote repeat flowering and extend the flowering period, take care to remove faded flowers. Even better, regularly create attractive colourful bouquets by combining various varieties. The warm flowering of this Josie variety deserves to be highlighted by the foliage and the delicate spikes of grasses (Briza media, Panicum, Molinia, Calamagrostis), to emphasize the contrast between the delicacy of tall grasses and the more refined character of its flower. The flowering of Amaranthus and Echinaceas is perfect as a complement to that of dahlias, as they occur simultaneously, as well as the flowering of Cosmos or perennial salvias, for example.

As the star plant of cottage gardens, dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers. Impeccable in flower beds, they can also enhance the vegetable garden. In Mexico, this tuber was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste qualities quickly relegated it to the status of an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never wavered.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 11 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Josie

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The 'Josie' Anemone Dahlia is easy to grow in all regions. For abundant flowering, it is advisable to follow a few simple rules. Plant the tubers in full sun as soon as the last frosts have passed. Rich, fresh, and well-drained soil is perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote tuber rot. Feel free to 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. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water abundantly once and repeat this watering regularly 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, indicating it's time to dig them up. Carefully remove the tubers from the ground, removing 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 on a newspaper in a box. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a garage or attic. In regions in the South, close to the coast, where there are few frosty days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the soil with a layer of leaves or straw as protection.

 

 

Planting period

Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Back of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile, well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers regularly.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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