Dahlia Bluesette
Dahlia Bluesette
Dahlia Bluesette
Dahlia
Bulbs planted in May, good development of each young plant but no flowers.
Philippe, 30/09/2025
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Description
The Dwarf Dahlia 'Bluesette' is a stunning potted plant. Its double flowering in shades of pink enchants the summer season with its large heads. With a central fuchsia, they gradually fade at the edges to create a beautiful light pink halo. Whether planted along sunny borders or in containers, it brings charm and cheerfulness to terraces and pathways. It also provides abundant cut flowers for bouquets.
Belonging to the asteraceae family, the Dahlia is a perennial tuberous plant that is sensitive to frost and needs to be stored during winter in most regions. It thrives in sunny locations and prefers rich soils for a long and colourful flowering. The compact size of 'Bluesette' (40 cm (16in) in height and 30 cm (12in) in spread) encourages placement at the front of borders. By bordering pathways, it generously decorates lower areas. If you wish to keep it near entrances and windows, growing it in a container is suitable as long as it receives sunlight and nutrients. Regular fertilization is then essential for abundant flowering.
'Bluesette' has a well-proportioned bushy habit. Hollow stems slightly separate from its beautiful, rather dark green leaves, which are compound and subtly dentate with three to five leaflets. At the top of these leaves, beautiful double heads proudly face the sun. They consist of several rows of wide and slightly concave ligulate flowers, arranged in an orderly manner. Tightly packed in the centre and folded lengthwise, they form a bright and intense pink heart. Towards the outer edge, the ligules enlarge and unfurl, gradually lightening at their tips. The whole is then surrounded by a very bright light pink halo.
'Bluesette' showcases the liveliest shades of pink in the Dahlia range. It brings both softness and intensity to floral arrangements. Plant it at the base of Cosmos, Baby's Breath, and Pompom Dahlias in a range of pink hues. It also pairs well with summer containers overflowing with Petunias and Lobelias.
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Dahlia
Bluesette
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Bluesette' Dahlia settles in as soon as the last frosts have passed. For a generous flowering, plant the tubers in full sun in a rich, fresh and well-drained soil. However, stagnant humidity would promote the rotting of the tubers. Do not hesitate 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 close without any air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water abundantly once and then renew this watering regularly during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting. Do not forget to remove faded flowers to allow the next ones to develop.
If you choose to grow them in pots, do not forget to water regularly throughout the season and provide regular fertilization.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, it is time to dig them up. Carefully unearth 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 10 cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a box on newspaper. Store them away from frost in a dry, cool and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic, for example. In regions in the South, close to the coast, experiencing only a few days of frost per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the ground 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.