Dahlia Mister Blue

The Dahlia 'Mister Blue' is a variety of spectacular decorative Dahlia with its flowers in a deep red with magenta, purple, and violet reflections that attract all eyes. Not very large, but very double, they brighten up flower beds and allow for composing magnificent bouquets from summer to the first cold spells. Plant it in full sun to fully appreciate the richness of its colour!

The Dahlias, horticultural plants of the aster family, are perennial tuberous plants sensitive to frost. The botanical species that gave rise to them are originally native to the high plateaus of Mexico. Dahlias are classified into horticultural groups according to the shape of their flowers. 'Mister Blue', registered in 1996, is classified in the category of Decorative Dahlias, and in the subcategory of decorative dahlias with small flowers. 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, for example. In this variety, the heads measure 10-11 cm in diameter and their ligules are oval, slightly concave, almost horizontal. The flowering period is from July to October-November if the flowers are regularly cut. The bushy and erect plant will reach between 1 m and 1.20 m in height and 50 to 60 cm in width depending on the growing conditions. The habit is bushy and erect. The stems are hollow, ramified, and the leaves are compound with 3 or 5 denticulate lobed leaflets. The leaves are of a medium green, the stems more or less coloured in purple-brown.

To create a harmonious flower bed or bouquet with Dahlia 'Mister Blue', combine it with the ball Dahlia 'Wizard of Oz', with its round and compact flowers in a lovely pink shade. This delicate colour blends perfectly with the depth of 'Mister Blue's' red. Add the landscape Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester', pale pink on bronze foliage. 'Magnus' Echinaceas and 'Six Hills Giant' Nepetas are interesting additions to complete this ensemble, these perennials will balance the intensity of the dahlias with their fuchsia pink and lavender blue tones. An elegant and dynamic combo for refined flower beds or bouquets!

Star plants in cottage gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers, they are perfect in flower beds, but can also enhance the vegetable garden. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was initially grown as a vegetable root to be consumed. Its poor taste qualities quickly relegated it to the status of an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.