Dahlia Babylon Lila Gevlamd
Dahlia Babylon Lila Gevlamd
Dahlia Babylon Lila Gevlamd
Dahlia
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Description
The 'Babylon Lila Gevlamd' decorative Dahlia will delight lovers of giant flowers with exceptional colours. The flowers of this variety, of the "dinnerplate" type, are truly enormous, as wide as a plate, well double, slightly flattened, and of a rich plum purple colour, speckled and striped with red. Despite their size, these sumptuous flowers show excellent resistance due to their structure that allows rain to flow through. The plant, otherwise sturdy in constitution, produces very rigid stems. And the spectacle of this flowering, visible from afar, is constantly renewed from July until the frost.
Dahlias are tuberous plants of the large Asteraceae family, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the thousands of 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 flower. 'Babylon Lila Gevlamd' is classified in the category of Decorative Dahlias, but also Giants, due to the size of its heads. In this group, the coloured ligules of the head are regularly arranged in a spiral, they can be bent towards the stem or even curled, for example. In this variety, the heads are 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in) in diameter and their ligules are oval to lanceolate, slightly pleated and folded, with a fine texture. Flowering takes place from July to October-November. The plant reaches up to an average height of 1.20m (4ft), and a width of 60 to 70cm (24 to 28in), with a bushy and erect habit. The very branching stems are hollow and the leaves are divided into 3 or 5 very denticulate leaflets. The leaves are dark green and the stems are more or less tinged with purple.
To promote floral reblooming and extend the flowering period, be sure to remove faded flowers. Even better, regularly create attractive colourful bouquets by combining different varieties. Decorative Dahlias go well with Gauras and Cleomes which will lighten their generous silhouette and bountiful flowering. The flowers of 'Babylon Lila Gevlamd' also allow for numerous combinations in floral arrangements. The beautiful stature of this variety makes it suitable for the back of perennial plant borders, of course, to structure an ensemble composed of flowering shrubs (Smokebush, Compact Winged Spindle, Loropetalum) and lower-growing perennials. The flowering of Echinaceas is perfect to accompany that of Dahlias, as they bloom simultaneously, as well as perennial salvias for example. Also consider grasses (Miscanthus, Stipa arundinacea, Eragrostis trichodes) that take on beautiful autumnal hues.
As the star of ornamental gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers. They are impeccable 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 quickly assigned it the rank of an ornamental plant. Since then, interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Botanical data
Dahlia
Babylon Lila Gevlamd
Asteraceae
Dahlia
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Planting and care
The decorative Dahlia 'Babylon Lila Gevlamd' 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 without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then repeat this watering regularly during the first 6 weeks to aid in rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, and that's when you should dig them up. Carefully remove the tubers from the ground, removing as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tubers can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a box on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic, for example. In southern regions, close to the coast, where there are only a few days of frost per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the soil with a layer of leaves or straw for protection.
This large Dahlia, with its hollow stems, is still sensitive to strong winds or heavy rains. To overcome this inconvenience, you can stake it, but let's agree, it's not very aesthetic. On the other hand, by pinching the stems early or removing the axial flower buds, you will spread out the habit of the plant, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. At the same time, you channel 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.