Dahlia Poodle Skirt
Dahlia Poodle Skirt
Dahlia Poodle Skirt
Dahlia Poodle Skirt
Anemone dahlia
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Description
Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' is a fairly low-growing anemone-flowered dahlia that produces highly original flowers, with a burgundy pompom-shaped centre, set upon a 'skirt' of bright pink to mauve petals, strongly curved backwards. The bush flowers continuously all summer long and until the first frosts. Its stems show excellent keeping qualities in a vase, in the garden and in pots. It will take pride of place at the front of a border or on a terrace. Its cut flowers, with a style that is both retro and very modern, add dynamism to bohemian cut flower arrangements and to more sophisticated displays.
Belonging to the Asteraceae family, Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' is a tuberous perennial plant which distant ancestors are Mexican and Central American species. It is an anemone-flowered dahlia (Group 2), characterised by one or more ranks of flat ligules (or "petals"), here wide and violet-pink, surrounding a domed centre of densely packed tubular florets, in a deep burgundy red. The flower heads, 7 to 9 cm in diameter, are produced continuously from July until October-November. They are borne on sturdy, upright, well-ramified stems, which are less susceptible to rain and wind. To encourage further flushes of flowers, be sure to deadhead spent blooms.
The aerial growth is deciduous: the medium green foliage, divided into ovate leaflets with finely dentate edges, disappears after the first frosts, while the tubers remain in dormancy. In regions with cold winters, these tubers are dug up to be overwintered dry and frost-free.
This variety, bred in the United States in the early 2010s by Swan Island Dahlias, is now among the new introductions that have quickly won over gardeners and florists alike.
Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' truly has a jewel-like quality. Its flower resembles a large baroque brooch, with its burgundy centre like a gold-dusted cabochon set with bright pink petals… Totally bohemian, a bit rock and roll, not at all demure! It deserves carefully chosen companions. Try pairing it with the anemone-flowered dahlia 'Blue Bayou', in mauve shades, or with 'Totally Tangerine', which warms its burgundy reflections with apricot tones. In a vase, it pairs perfectly with the pastel pompoms of dahlia 'Wizard of Oz' and with the light corollas of cosmos 'Apricot Lemonade' to maintain a very 'cut flower garden' spirit. To further accentuate its baroque side, add a few plumes of Amaranthus caudatus 'Fat Spike' : the whole then takes on the appearance of a luxurious and somewhat cheeky piece of jewellery that you want to look at closely.
The genus Dahlia has a long history: originating in Mexico, where it was cultivated by pre-Columbian peoples for its edible and medicinal tubers, it became the national flower of the country in the 20th century and one of the stars of ornamental gardens.
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Botanical data
Dahlia
Poodle Skirt
Asteraceae
Anemone dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' is easy to to grow in all regions. For generous flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules: plant the tubercles in a full sun position after the last frosts; rich, cool, and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would encourage the tubercles to rot. Do not hesitate to amend the soil with compost and sand if needed. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with ground horn or dried blood. Place your tubercle and crumble the soil well to backfill without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm of soil. At the end of planting, water thoroughly once and then repeat this watering regularly for the first 6 weeks to help with root establishment.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold and need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts will blacken the leaf, which is the time to lift them. Dig up the tubercles carefully. Remove as much soil as possible. Allow the leaf to dry so the tubercles can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10 cm. Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store in a frost-free place in a dry, cool, and dark location, such as a frost-free garage or an attic.
In southern regions, close to the coast, experiencing only a few frosty days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the soil with a carpet 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.