Dahlia Josie
Dahlia Josie
Dahlia Josie
Dahlia
already three flowers (as shown in the picture) and numerous buds
Sandrine, 07/06/2023
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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.
Dahlia Josie in pictures
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Botanical data
Dahlia
Josie
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
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.
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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.