Dahlia Fragile

The Dahlia Honka Surprise is a single-flowered star dahlia with an elegant and sleek pure white edged with violine.

A plant with a thousand faces, dahlias, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico, now represent around 20,000 horticultural varieties. This tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable. However, its poor taste qualities quickly gave way to its exuberant flowering. Since then, interest in this highly floriferous asteraceae has never waned.

The Dahlia Honka 'Fragile' will reach a height of 100 cm (39in) and a width of 70 cm (28in). The highly branched stems are hollow. The leaves are divided into 3 or 5 very denticulate leaflets. The stems and leaves are medium green. The plant has a bushy habit. As it is a tall variety, it will be necessary to ensure that its width is expanded to strengthen its structure. The lines of its inflorescence, sober and delicate, give a particular originality to this recently bred variety. What a contrast with the plump dahlias we already know! The flowers of the 'Fragile' variety measure 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) in diameter. A single row of eight long white ligules, slightly edged with violine and with yellow reflections at the base, encircle a large amber yellow central disc. The inflorescence resembles a star or the blades of a windmill.

The flowering of dahlias is exceptionally long. Our variety starts blooming in July and ends in November. In order to promote repeat flowering and extend the flowering period, make sure to remove faded flowers. Even better, regularly cut them to create attractive colourful bouquets by combining different varieties. In the background of the flower bed, the airy foliage of bronze fennel and the diamond grass will enhance the texture of your giant Dahlia varieties. Add a few Helenium Hoopesii with their old gold color to perfect a refined and romantic tableau.