Dahlia Melody Mambo
Dahlia Melody Mambo
Dahlia Melody Mambo
Dahlia
Plant that has recovered well and bloomed beautifully.
GILLES HUGUES, 29/09/2016
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Description
The Dahlia 'Melody Mambo' is a small decorative dahlia that stands out from afar for its particularly dark red, perfectly uniform and velvety flowering, not fading in the sun and excellent resistance to bad weather. Its very double and very full flowers succeed each other from summer to autumn, above a compact and well-branched bush dressed in dark green foliage. This versatile variety easily fits into a decorative garden, a flowering pot, or even a vegetable garden, to enrich the supply of bouquet flowers.
Dahlias belong to the asteraceae family and are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the few 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our great pleasure, gardens all over the world.
The variety 'Melody Mambo' is part of the horticultural series 'Melody', developed for its compact and branched habit and its floribundity. It is a semi-dwarf dahlia, it will not exceed 55 cm (22in) in all directions. It is also classified among decorative dahlias, which is a horticultural category defined by the shape of the flower. In this group, the coloured ligules of the capitulum are arranged regularly in a spiral, they can be bent towards the stem or curled for example. The flowers of 'Melody Mambo' are 10 to 11 cm (4in) in diameter. The golden heart of the flower only appears late, just before wilting. The flowering takes place from July to October. The habit is bushy and compact, not requiring staking. The very branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnately compound, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 very toothed lobes. The leaves and stems are dark green with a bluish hue.
To encourage flowering again, make sure to cut off faded flowers, or even better, regularly make large colorful bouquets by associating it with other varieties. 'Melody Mambo' pairs particularly well with white and orange flowers. In the front of borders, this dahlia will form colourful spots alongside Echinaceas, for example, which bloom at the same time, as well as Hemerocallis or even dwarf annual sunflowers. This modest-sized variety is particularly suited for pot cultivation, to easily adorn the terrace or balcony.
As a star plant in borders and cottage gardens, dahlias confidently accompany the most beautiful flowers but are also appreciated alongside vegetable plants. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was first cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. But its poor taste qualities assigned it the status of an ornamental plant. Since then, interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Botanical data
Dahlia
Melody Mambo
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Dahlia 'Melody Mambo' is easy to grow in all regions. For abundant flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules. Plant the tubers in full sun as soon as the last frosts have passed. Rich, fresh, and well-drained soil is perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote tuber rot. Don't hesitate to amend the soil with compost and sand if needed. 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 any air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then regularly renew this watering during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold and need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, which is the time to dig them up. Carefully unearth the tubers, removing 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 crate on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or 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 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.