Dahlia Karma Amanda
Dahlia Karma Amanda
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Dahlia Karma Amanda
Veronique C. • 20 FR
Dahlia Karma Amanda
Dahlia Karma Amanda
Dahlia
Very beautiful and graphic, the flower is almost flat when viewed from the side.
Veronique, 25/08/2017
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Description
Decorative Dahlia 'Karma Amanda', with its soft pastel flowers resembling water lilies, is a versatile plant of medium size, equally at home in flowerbeds or in containers on the patio. Its flowers, of modest size, are very double, overall white-cream in colour, but delicately infused and tipped with pale lilac. The Karma series, originally developed for cut flowers, offers varieties with long flowering periods that produce remarkably strong stems.
Dahlias belong to the large family of Asteraceae, originally native to the high plateaus of Mexico. Currently, the approximately 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have arrived in gardens all over the world. Varieties of Dahlias are classified according to the shape of their heads. 'Karma Amanda' is a Dahlia from the decorative group with water lily-like flowers. The inflorescences are composed of several rows of almost flat outer ligules, barely curled downwards. The heads are opulent and measure 10 cm (4in) in diameter. The ligules are delicately white-cream at the base, but washed with a mauve tone towards their tips. The center of the flower, very tight, is composed of small yellow petals at the base, also tipped with a slightly deeper lilac. The plant will reach a height of 80 cm (32in) and a width of 50 cm (20in). It has a bushy and compact habit, and the strength of its stems does not require any staking. Its leaves are divided into finely toothed lobes. The exceptionally long flowering period of this variety starts in July and ends in October-November, if faded flowers are removed or frequently made into bouquets.
Today, Dahlias are essential in gardens, but initially they were cultivated in Mexico as a root vegetable. Their poor taste qualities quickly assigned them the status of ornamental plants, but they are still welcome in the vegetable garden to bring a splash of colour among the vegetables. 'Karma Amanda' pairs particularly well with pink, plum, and violet flowers.
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Dahlia
Karma Amanda
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Dahlia 'Karma Amanda' is easy to grow in all regions. For a generous flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules. Plant the tubers in full sun as soon as the last frost is over. Rich, damp, and well-drained soil is perfect. However, waterlogging 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 bonemeal. 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 repeat this watering during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frost blackens the foliage, which is the time to dig them up. Carefully remove the tubers, removing 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 on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or attic, for example. In warmer regions, or areas close to the coast, where there are few frosty days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the ground with a carpet of leaves or straw for protection.
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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.