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Dahlia Dahlegria Bicolore

Dahlia Dahlegria Bicolore
Dahlia

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This dahlia bears a mass of single flowers throughout summer. The bicolour blooms measure 8 to 10cm (3 to 4in) in size, and boast a beautiful vermilion red shade with soft orange-yellow spots. They look wonderful against the plant's dark purple-black foliage. The plant is compact (50 to 55cm (20 to 22in)) and well branched, ideal for patios or borders. Plant it in a sunny location in well-drained soil.
Flower size
9 cm
Height at maturity
55 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time July to October
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Description

Dahlia 'Dahlegria Bicolore' is a single-flowered variety that stands out with its distinctly bicolour flowering, in vermilion red and orange-yellow. It develops beautiful dark purple foliage. It produces a mass of blooms on a compact and well-branched plant, with an impeccable appearance. This variety is ideal for patios and borders. Its flowers are popular with butterflies and other pollinators. 

 

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.

'Dahlegria Bicolore' is a dwarf dahlia with single flowers. The plant will not exceed 55cm (22in) in height by 40cm (16in) in width. It has a bushy, branched, and dense habit that does not require staking. This variety blooms from July to October. The heads measure 10cm (4in) in diameter. They take on the appearance of simple corollas composed of a row of bright red ligules with a soft orange-yellow tip, arranged in a collar around a central brown and golden-yellow disc. The branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite and divided into 3 or 5 very denticulate lobes. The leaves and stems are dark purple with black reflections.

Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms. 

Dwarf dahlias with dynamic colours are ideal for pots and borders. 'Dahlegria Bicolore' will form colourful spots in the front of flower beds alongside echinaceas, heleniums, and asters. Also consider pairing it with Pennisetum villosum, a feathery grass that will bring softness and delicacy to the scene.

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 Dahlegria Bicolore (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 55 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 9 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour purple

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Dahlegria Bicolore

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference186120

Planting and care

Dahlia 'Dahlegria Bicolore' 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.

 

Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile, well-draining, well-worked.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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