Dahlia Almands Joy
Dahlia Almands Joy
Dahlia Almand s Joy
Dahlia
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Description
The Dahlia Almand's Joy is a variety of the Decorative group that offers giant, very double flowers, whose fresh colour is a blend of light lavender pink and soft pink with creamy highlights, carried by thick and sturdy stems, ideal for bouquets. In bloom from summer until the first frost, Almand's Joy brings beautiful colour to the garden for weeks. Float its flowers, resembling giant water lilies, in a bowl of water for a guaranteed effect!
Dahlias belong to the large family of asteraceae, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the approximately 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our great pleasure, gardens all over the world. Dahlias are classified according to the shape of their flowers. 'Almand's Joy', registered in 2011, is classified in the category of Decorative Dahlias. In this group, the coloured ligules of the head are regularly arranged in a spiral, they can be bent towards the stem or slightly fringed, for example. In this variety, the flattened heads reach up to 20 cm (8in) in diameter and the ligules are broad, slightly tubular. Flowering occurs from July to October. The plant will reach about 1 m (3ft) in height, and 50 cm (0 and 20in) in width, with a bushy and erect habit. The very branched stems are thick, hollow, and sturdy. The leaves are opposite, pinnately compound, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 leaflets, which have very denticulate lobes. The leaves and stems are a fairly bright green, a shade that enhances the colour of the flowers.
To promote flowering and extend the flowering period, be sure to remove faded flowers. Better yet, regularly create charming colourful bouquets by combining various varieties. The tall stature of this variety makes it suitable for the back of perennial beds, where it will pair well with pink, deep purple, and burgundy. The flowering of Echinaceas is perfect alongside Dahlias, as they occur simultaneously, as well as that of perennial salvias, for example. Also consider ornamental grasses, which have a beautiful effect in autumn.
As the star plant of ornamental gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers. They are perfect in flower beds, but can also enhance vegetable gardens. In Mexico, this tuber was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste qualities quickly assigned it the status of an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Botanical data
Dahlia
Almand s Joy
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The decorative Dahlia 'Almand's Joy' is easy to grow in all regions. For abundant flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules: plant the tubers in a sunny location after the last frost, rich, fresh and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote tuber rot. Feel free to 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 in without 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 water during the first 6 weeks to aid in rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold weather and need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts cause the foliage to blacken, which is the time to dig them up. 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 10 cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as an unheated garage or attic. In regions of 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 layer of leaves or straw for protection.
Dahlias, with their hollow stems, do not withstand wind or heavy rain well. To overcome this inconvenience, you can stake them, but let's agree, it's not very aesthetically pleasing. On the other hand, by pinching the stems early or removing axial flower buds, you can spread out the plant's habit, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. At the same time, you redirect the flow of sap to a single flower, which will become larger and stronger.
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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.
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