Dahlia Totally Tangerine
Dahlia Totally Tangerine
Dahlia Totally Tangerine
Dahlia Totally Tangerine
Dahlia Totally Tangerine
Dahlia
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Céline , 06/10/2024
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Description
Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine' is an anemone-flowered variety. It is one of the recent cultivars that prioritise smaller, somewhat nostalgic flowers that captivate with their delicate architecture and their colours that are both soft and warm. It produces an abundance of medium-sized flowers composed of a collar of petals in a smoky lavender-pink shade tinged with salmon, displaying a large fringed heart in a deep rusty-orange tone with hints of golden yellow. It blooms from summer until the first frosts. Its beautiful colours work perfectly with bright blue flowers and the foliage of cotinus, for example, both in flower beds and bouquets.
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family and are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. There are currently thousands of horticultural varieties that have conquered gardens worldwide. They are tender perennials with fleshy tubers.
Dahlias are classified based on the shape of their flowers. 'Totally Tangerine' is classified as a decorative dahlia with anemone-like flowers. In this group, the coloured ligules of the head are arranged in pompons in the centre and surrounded by a wider collar. In this variety, the heads are 7 to 8cm (3in) in diameter, and the outermost ligules are almost flat, arranged in a single collar, in a smoky pink shade washed with orange. The ones in the centre are shorter and fringed, displaying a deep coppery-orange shade. They are tightly packed together like a big cushion. Flowering takes place from July (sometimes as early as the end of June) until October. The plant will reach a height of 80 to 90cm (32 to 35in), with a bushy and dense habit. The highly branched stems are hollow, and the leaves are divided into 3 or 5 toothed leaflets. The leaves and stems are of a medium green colour.
Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms. You can use cut flowers to make colourful bouquets, combining them with other varieties.
The delightful flowering of this variety looks wonderful displayed against beautiful foliage and the delicate spikes of grasses (Briza media, panicum, molinia, calamagrostis). This combination will emphasise the contrast between the delicacy of tall grasses and the more refined character of the dahlia's flower. Amaranths, cosmos, perennial salvias, and echinaceas are also perfect companions, as they bloom simultaneously.
Dahlias are stars of borders and ornamental gardens, confidently accompanying the most beautiful flowers. However, they are also appreciated alongside vegetable plants. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was first cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste qualities quickly saw it categorised as an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Dahlia
Totally Tangerine
Asteraceae
Dahlia
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Planting and care
'Totally Tangerine' is easy to grow in all regions. Plant in spring as soon as the last frost has passed. For abundant flowering, plant the tubers in full sun in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Stagnant moisture causes tuber rot. 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. Cover with about 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then repeat this watering regularly during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. Dig the tubers up when the first frost has blackened the foliage. Carefully remove the tubers. Remove 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 in a box lined with newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a garage or attic. In mild regions without frost, or those close to the coast, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the ground with a carpet 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.