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Dahlia Giraffe

Dahlia Girafe
Dahlia

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The 'Giraffe' dahlia belongs to the family of orchid-flowered dahlias, with orange flowers speckled with yellow.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
90 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time July to October
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Description

The Giraffe dahlia, is orange in colour and belongs to the family of dahlias with orchid-like flowers. The first flowers of this type had a coloration scattered with different colored spots, reminiscent of the giraffe's coat, hence their name.

The flowers of the Giraffe dahlia measure approximately 12 cm (5in) in diameter, are orange with yellow spots, and have long incurved and incurved petals. The flowers will appear from July until the first frost and are ideal for bouquets.

This summer bulb can reach 90 cm (35in) in height and has deciduous and imposing foliage. The 'Giraffe' dahlia should be planted in a regular, moist, humus-bearing soil, in full sun.

At the first frost, the bulbs should be stored in a dry place, protected from light and frost.

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Dahlia: Planting, Care and Growing Tips
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by Virginie T. 19 min.
Dahlia: Planting, Care and Growing Tips
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Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time July to October
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Girafe

Family

Astreracees

Other common names

Dahlia

Product reference314641

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Planting and care

Plant your dahlias in the spring in deeply worked soil enriched, for example, with blood, fish and bone. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to fill without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, pour one litre of water. Water regularly for the first six weeks to help with rooting. Dahlias are sensitive to cold. They need to be overwintered. In November, the first frost will blacken the foliage, which is the time to remove them. Carefully dig up the tubers. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tuber can replenish its reserves. Cut the stems 10 cm (4in) from the tuber when the foliage is dry. Spread your bulbs in a box of newspaper. Store in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time October
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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