Dahlia Engelhardts Matador
Dahlia Engelhardts Matador
Dahlia Engelhardt's matador
Dahlia
It illuminated my little garden for a good while, I highly recommend it.
Annie R., 23/01/2023
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Description
The Dahlia 'Engelhardt's Matador' is a tall decorative dahlia. The flowering is abundant and long-lasting. Throughout the summer and a good part of autumn, large, regular and very full flowers succeed each other. They are pink-purple, slightly mauve, slightly darker at the center. They rise above a foliage in dense tuft of bronze green marked with purple, particularly dark.
Dahlias belong to the large family of asteraceae, they are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the some 20,000 horticultural varieties obtained by man have invaded, to our great pleasure, gardens all over the world. Dahlias are classified according to the shape of their flower. 'Engelhardt's Matador' is classified in the category of decorative Dahlias. In this group, the coloured ligules of the capitulum are arranged regularly in a spiral, they can be bent towards the stem or curled for example. In this variety, the capitulum is 10 cm (4in) in diameter and the outermost ligules are slightly flattened and folded towards the center, of a magnificent pink-purple colour, those found in the center are barely darker. The flowering takes place from July to October. The plant will reach 120 cm (47in) in height, and 50 cm (0 and 20in) in width, the habit is bushy and erect. The very branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnatisect, that is to say they are divided into 3 or 5 leaflets, which form very denticulate lobes. The leaves and stems are very dark green, bronzed to purplish, a shade that enhances the colour of the flowers.
To promote repeat flowering and extend the flowering period, take care to cut off faded flowers. Even better, regularly compose attractive colourful bouquets by combining various varieties. The tall stature of this variety makes it suitable for the back of perennial borders, where it will blend well with pink, deep purple and purple. The flowering of Echinaceas is perfect in accompaniment to that of Dahlias, they occur simultaneously, as well as the flowering of perennial salvias for example. Also consider grasses which have a very nice effect in autumn.
As the star plants of cottage gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers, they are impeccable in flower beds but can also enhance the vegetable garden. In Mexico, this tuber was first 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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Dahlia
Engelhardt's matador
Asteraceae
Dahlia
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Planting and care
The decorative Dahlia 'Engelhardt's matador' is easy to grow in all regions. For abundant flowering, following a few simple rules is good: 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 blood, fish and bone. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to fill without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water generously once and then regularly water for the first six weeks to help with rooting. Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts turn the foliage black, 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 box of newspaper.
Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, dark place like a garage or attic. In warmer regions with few frosty days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, cover the ground with a layer of leaves or straw for protection. This tall dahlia, with its hollow stems, is not resistant to wind or heavy rain. To overcome this, you can stake it, but let's agree, it's not very aesthetically pleasing. 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 sap flow to a single flower, which will become more prominent and robust.
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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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