Dahlia Labyrinth Twotone
Dahlia Labyrinth Twotone
Dahlia Labyrinth Twotone
Dahlia
This dahlia is superb. The transformation from bud to bloom is a true surprise. I can't manage to send the photo.
Bri, 01/10/2025
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Description
Dahlia 'Labyrinth Twotone' produces large, rounded, and beautifully ruffled flowers, all variegated with mauve and lilac on a pale pink background. An unusual combination of flower shape and colour, but very beautiful. They are carried well above the foliage by sturdy stems and bloom from July-August until the first frost. Excellent as a cut flower, stunning in borders, for example with nostalgic roses, asters, and Statice.
Dahlias are tuberous plants from the large aster family, originally native to the high plateaus of Mexico. Nowadays, the thousands of horticultural varieties created by humans have invaded, much to our delight, gardens all over the world. Dahlias are classified based on the shape of their flowers. 'Labyrinth Twotone' is classified in the category of Decorative Dahlias. In this group, the "petals" or coloured ligules of the head are arranged regularly in a spiral, they can be bent towards the stem or fringed, for example. In this variety, the heads measure approximately 17cm (7in) in diameter and their ligules are elongated, partially curled and pointed, undulating, radiating in all directions from the centre. The flowering continues for more than 3 months if you regularly remove faded flowers or make bouquets. Each flower is different and its colour changes as the flower matures. The colour palette includes pale pink, shades of mauve, violet, lilac. The plant will reach about 1m (3ft) in height and 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) in width, with a bushy and upright habit. The highly branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnately compound, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 leaflets, which have very dentate lobes. The leaves are medium green and the stems are more or less tinged with purple.
To promote re-flowering and extend the flowering period, make sure to remove faded flowers. Even better, regularly create beautiful colourful bouquets by combining various varieties. Decorative Dahlias go well with Gauras and Cleomes that will lighten their generous silhouette. The flowers of 'Labyrinth Twotone' also allow for numerous combinations in floral arrangements, with matching colored roses (white, pink, violet, purple), white umbels of Selinum wallichianum, and purple foliage, for example. The medium size of this variety makes it suitable for the centre of mixed borders, to structure an ensemble composed of shrubs with colourful foliage and lower plants. The flowering of Echinaceas is perfect to accompany that of Dahlias, as well as that of perennial salvias, for example. Also consider grasses (Briza media, Stipa arundinacea, Eragrostis trichodes) which take on lovely hues in autumn.
As star plants in ornamental gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers. They are perfect in flowerbeds, but can also enhance vegetable gardens. In Mexico, this tuber was first cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste quickly relegated it to the status of an ornamental plant.
Dahlia Labyrinth Twotone in pictures
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Foliage
Botanical data
Dahlia
Labyrinth Twotone
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 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 as soon as the last frost has passed, rich, fresh and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote the rotting of the tubers. Do not hesitate 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 renew this watering during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts cause the foliage to turn black, it is 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 10cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them away from frost in a dry, cool and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or attic. In regions in the south, 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 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.