Dahlia Mrs Eileen
Dahlia Mrs Eileen
Dahlia Mrs Eileen
Dahlia Mrs Eileen
Dahlia Mrs Eileen
Ornamental Dahlia
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Description
The Dahlia ‘Mrs Eileen’ is an intensely coloured Decorative dahlia: its large flowers in a pumpkin-orange are particularly bright and warm. With abundant flowering, this variety is as effective in the garden as it is in a vase. The diameter and form of its flower heads place it in a premium category; they will create a focal point at the heart of a border or in a large cut flower arrangement.
This tuberous plant belongs to the Asteraceae family, descending from dahlia species native to Mexico and Central America. A tender perennial, its tubers must be protected from the cold in winter.
The dahlia 'Mrs Eileen' was bred by the British horticulturist Leslie L. Hunt. It was introduced in 1970. This cultivar has been well received in the horticultural world and has won several awards, notably distinctions in competitions that evaluate flower quality.
This cultivar is classified among the decorative dahlias, characterised by double flowers with broad petals. It is also classified in the large-flowered decorative category, as its heads can reach 15‑20 cm in diameter. The plant forms an upright, robust clump, 90 to 120 cm tall and 50‑60 cm wide. The flowers are very full, composed of numerous broad, slightly incurved ligules, of an intense orange colour, edged with a slightly darker tone. Flowering begins in July (or even late June depending on the climate) and continues until the first frosts (October in temperate regions). The foliage is medium to dark green, the leaves are divided into slightly dentate lobes. The stems are sufficiently rigid to carry the large flower heads without breaking in the rain.
To encourage and prolong flowering, remove spent flowers regularly. Decorative dahlias are excellent cut flowers that last for several days in a vase. To create your bouquets, mix the colours and forms of dahlia flowers. You can plant several varieties in the vegetable garden or compose borders of varied dahlias. The dahlia 'Mrs Eileen' will pair wonderfully with dark dahlias like ‘Black Jack’ or ‘Black Hero’. In a bouquet, you can surround it with white anthemis or China Aster 'King Size White'. It can also be paired with a Salvia 'Victoria Blue'.
Dahlia Mrs Eileen in pictures
Plant habit
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Foliage
Botanical data
Dahlia
Mrs Eileen
Asteraceae
Ornamental Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The decorative Dahlia 'Mrs Eileen' is easy to grow in all regions. Here are a few simple rules to follow to enjoy its beautiful and generous flowering. Plant the tubercles in the sun after the last frosts. A rich, cool, and well-drained soil will be greatly appreciated. Avoid any stagnant moisture which encourages tubercle rot. Amend your soil with compost (in case of poor soil) and sand (for drainage) if necessary. Work your soil deeply and enrich it with ground horn or dried blood, as you prefer. Place your tubercle and crumble the soil well around it to fill any air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm of soil. Water thoroughly at planting and then regularly 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 blacken the foliage; this is the time to lift them. Dig up the tubercles carefully. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry, so the tubercles can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10 cm. Spread your tubercles in a crate on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic, for example. In southern regions, near the coast, experiencing only a few frosty days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the soil with a thick mulch (leaves, straw...).
Pinch the stems early (from the 3rd or 4th week after planting) to make your dahlia more compact and ramified and therefore more resistant to bad weather (wind, rain). To do this, cut the terminal shoots with your fingernails just above the previous leaves. Otherwise, you always have the staking option, but the aesthetic result is not necessarily in the best taste.
Slugs and snails are very fond of these young shoots. Protect them!
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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.