Dahlia Ellen Houston
Dahlia Ellen Houston
Dahlia Ellen Houston
Dahlia Ellen Houston
Dahlia Ellen Houston
Dahlia
Beautifully bloomed, very lovely flower bed
Monique G., 10/12/2018
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Description
The Dahlia Ellen Houston is a decorative dahlia with coral flowers and almost black foliage.
A plant with a thousand faces, the Dahlia originally from the high plateaus of Mexico, now has around 20,000 varieties. This tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. But its poor taste qualities gave way to its exuberant flowering. Since then, interest in this very floriferous Asteraceae has never waned.
The Dahlia Ellen Houston is a small decorative dahlia. The plant will reach 50 cm (20in) in height and 40 cm (16in) in width. It has a bushy habit and, as a low variety, has a stocky appearance. Its very branched stems are hollow. Its leaves are opposite, pinnate, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 leaflets, which have very denticulate lobes. The stems and leaves are a dark bronze colour, almost black, which greatly contributes to the plant's decorative effect.
The flowers of decorative dahlias are thicker than they are wide and are often large in size. The flowers of the Ellen Houston variety are 10 cm (4in) in diameter, full and well double. The outermost ligules are slightly tubular and incurved (curved upwards). They are coral red to bright orange. The central florets are shorter and form a tender green bud as they have not yet reached maturity.
The flowering period of dahlias is exceptionally long. Our variety begins in July and ends in October. To encourage repeat flowering and extend this flowering period, make sure to remove faded flowers. Even better, cut them regularly to create attractive colourful bouquets by combining various varieties.
Dahlias are easy to grow and, for a more generous flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules: they are sun-loving plants that require a lot of sunlight. Plant the tubers in full sun as soon as the last frosts are over. Rich, fresh and well-drained soils are welcome. Excessive moisture can cause the tubers to rot. Feel free to amend the soil with compost and sand if necessary.
Dahlias are very attractive to bees, which is valuable as sources of nectar become scarce in autumn. Along borders or in flower beds, combine the colours of this dahlia with Cape Lilies, Shangri La Peach Verbena, create a colour contrast with one of the many varieties of asters, and add a wispy grass for a refined and romantic display.
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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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