Dahlia Christo
Dahlia Christo
Dahlia Christo
Dahlia
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Description
Dahlia 'Christo' is a decorative dahlia with well-double flowers of medium size, in a beautiful cream white to chalk white colour, with a diffuse halo of tender pink or sometimes beige or buttery yellow, varying between flowers. The foliage is medium green. Its sturdy stems are quite tall and carry the flowers well above the foliage. Its bright and abundant flowering lasts from July until the first frost.
Dahlias are tuberous plants belonging to the large Asteraceae family, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. Currently, the thousands of horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded gardens worldwide, much to our delight. Dahlias are classified based on the shape of their flowers. 'Christo' belongs to the category of decorative dahlias. In this group, the colourful ligules of the head are arranged regularly in a spiral, they can be curved towards the stem or even fringed. In this variety, the heads measure 15cm (6in) in diameter and the ligules are oval, quite wide, pointed, and slightly trailing. Flowering occurs from July to October-November. The plant reaches an average height of 1.20m (4ft) and a width of 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in), with a bushy and upright habit. The highly branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite and pinnatisect, meaning they divide into 3 or 5 leaflets, which have very denticulate lobes. The leaves are medium green, like the stems, and particularly sturdy.
If you take care to remove the faded flowers, you will enjoy a prolonged flowering. Even better, create beautiful dense bouquets with these generous dahlias by combining various varieties. Lighten the silhouette of decorative dahlias by pairing them with more airy flowers such as Gauras, salvias, or Echinaceas. Fine-leaved plants like ornamental grasses play the same role, in addition to adding beautiful golden spikes. Place 'Christo' in the middle of a bed of lower shrubs and perennials. Shrubs with purple foliage like Loropetalum provide a beautiful backdrop for this pink variety.
As the star plant in cottage gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers. They are perfect in flower beds but can also enhance vegetable gardens. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste quickly relegated it to the status of an ornamental plant. Since then, the fascination for their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Botanical data
Dahlia
Christo
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Christo' decorative Dahlia 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 soil is 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 regularly water for the first 6 weeks to aid root development.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frost causes the foliage to turn black, indicating it's time to dig them up. Carefully unearth the tubers and remove 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 garage or attic. In southern regions near 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 ground with a layer of leaves or straw for protection.
This large-sized 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 admit it, it's not very aesthetic. However, by pinching the stems early or removing the axillary flower buds, you can spread out the plant's habit, making it more resistant to bad weather. At the same time, this directs the flow of sap to a single flower, which will become larger and sturdier.
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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.