Dahlia Snowbound
Dahlia Snowbound
Dahlia Snowbound
Ornamental Dahlia
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Description
The Dahlia 'Snowbound' makes a statement with its enormous pure white flowers, warmed by a creamy touch at the heart. This variety brightens summer borders and fits into high-end floral displays. With its generous flowering throughout the season and its long, sturdy stems, it appeals to both amateur gardeners and florists alike. Pair it with airy blooms, ornamental grasses, or foliage plants.
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae botanical family; originating from Central America and Mexico, these tuberous plants cannot tolerate frost. 'Snowbound', like all modern dahlias, is grown in our climate as a seasonal perennial: its tubers are dug up at the end of the season to be stored dry and frost-free, then replanted in spring.
'Snowbound' is classified in the Decorative Dahlias group, more specifically "Large-flowered Decoratives", because its head-like inflorescences are very wide. This cultivar was introduced around 1997 and received the Derrill W. Hart Award in 1996 in its category. The plant forms an upright, slender clump, reaching about 1.20 m in height with a spread of 60 cm. The flowers measure 20-25 cm in diameter and are white with a light creamy centre. The "petals" or ligulate florets are slightly undulate and twisted. The foliage is medium green, finely cut. The stems are sturdy, but it is recommended to stake them in windy sites. Flowering begins in July and continues until the frosts. To extend the flowering period and encourage repeat blooms, be sure to deadhead spent flowers.
The flowers of the Dahlia 'Snowbound' possess a style that is both refined and timeless, embodying a 'classic chic' style, perfectly suited to modern or more traditional displays. This variety excels in borders among the dark foliage of Landscape Dahlias like 'Catherine Deneuve' and 'Waltzing Mathilda'. In a vase, you can surround it with a few stems of Echinacea 'Hot Papaya' (bright salmon tone), Dahlia 'Labyrinth' and Pennisetum x advena 'Rubrum'. It will also look very beautiful in a cream-grey-green monochrome with a few eucalyptus branches.
Essential in cottage gardens, Dahlias also find a place in the vegetable garden, in the square dedicated to cut flowers. They effortlessly accompany the most beautiful blooms in the garden. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable.
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Foliage
Botanical data
Dahlia
Snowbound
Asteraceae
Ornamental Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant your 'Snowbound' dahlias on a fine weather day in deeply worked soil enriched, for example, with ground horn or dried blood. Place your tubercle and crumble the soil well to fill in without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with 6 cm of soil. At the end of planting, pour a litre of water. Water regularly during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting. Dahlias are sensitive to cold, they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts will blacken the foliage, it's time to lift them. Dig up the tubercles carefully. Remove as much soil as possible. Allow the foliage to dry, so the tubercle can replenish its reserves. When the foliage is dry, cut the stems to 10 cm from the tubercle. Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store away from frost in a dry, cool, and dark place.
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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.