Dahlia Papaye
Dahlia Papaye
Dahlia Papaye
Dahlia
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Description
The 'Papaye' Dahlia is a summer bulb of the Anemone-flowered Dahlia category. This generous Dahlia offers an abundant and dense flowering from July to the first frost. These double flowers with a diameter of 7 cm (3in) form large yellow pompoms carried by very firm stems. The pompoms are composed of outer petals encircling an imposing heart. These lovely flowers can be cut to create charming fresh bouquets.
The deciduous foliage of the Dahlia is made up of bright green leaves. This 'Papaye' Dahlia can reach a height of 80 cm (32in) at maturity. This non-hardy plant originates from Mexico. It arrived in Europe for its edible roots, which did not find any success. It was admired more for its flowers, which were picked to make bouquets. Neglected, it has made a comeback in gardens and on our home tables.
Enjoyed in bouquets, the 'Papaye' Dahlia can be cultivated in flower beds, borders, as well as in pots and containers on balconies and terraces. It can be found in vegetable gardens and flower bushes. It can be grown as a stand-alone plant. It pairs well with other bulbous plants, whether they are perennial or annual.
Our advice: To make 'Papaye' Dahlia bouquets, pick them early in the morning when the flower is fully open.
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Dahlia
Papaye
Astreraceae
Dahlia
Planting and care
The 'Papaye' Dahlia prefers sunny spots in your garden. Place it in a regular, humus-rich, sandy, fairly fertile, and well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs at a depth of 10 cm (4in), spaced 40 cm (16in) apart. Planting should take place after the last frost, from May to June. Easy to grow, apply nitrogen-rich fertiliser until the end of June, then switch to potassium-rich fertiliser from July to October. These applications should be done once a week and will help extend the flowering period. After planting, water regularly at the base, preferably in the evening, avoiding wetting the foliage. Watering is essential during hot periods. Remove faded flowers regularly. After flowering, store the bulbs in a dry and well-ventilated area, preferably in sand and protected from rodents. A cellar is an ideal place. Before storing them, leave some leaves in place so that the bulb can replenish its nutrient reserves and wait for these leaves to turn yellow. You can replant them in spring
Planting period
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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.