Dahlia Sturm Kika
Dahlia Sturm Kika
Dahlia Sturm Kika
Dahlia Sturm Kika
Purchased in spring 2025, the Sturm Kika dahlia took some time to bloom in autumn but gave me some beautiful flowers whose color changes as they open. Very pretty.
Val, 29/10/2025
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Description
The Small-flowered Decorative Dahlia 'Sturm Kika' offers modest but well doubles, very bright flowers. Tender pinkish-white in color, the petals are tipped with pink at the ends and the flower is illuminated with a pale yellow halo in the centre. This variety develops medium-sized stems that are perfect for making bouquets. An abundant and extended flowering, from July to the first frosts, allowing beautiful combinations in romantic compositions.
The Dahlias are tuberous plants of the large aster family, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the thousands of horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, much to our delight, gardens worldwide. Dahlias are classified according to the shape of their flower. 'Sturm Kika' is classified in the category of Decorative Dahlias, and in the sub-category of small-flowered Decorative Dahlias. In this group, the colourful ligules of the head are arranged regularly in a spiral, they can be bent towards the stem or even fringed, for example. In this variety, the heads measure 10-11 cm in diameter and their ligules are ovate, flat to concave, curved upwards. The flowering occurs from July to October-November. The plant will reach an average height of 1 m, and 50 to 60 cm in width, with a bushy and erect habit. The very branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnatisect, meaning they divide into 3 or 5 leaflets, which form very denticulate lobes. The leaves and stems are of a fairly light green.
To encourage repeat flowering and extend the flowering period, make sure to remove faded flowers. Even better, create appealing colourful bouquets by combining various varieties. Decorative Dahlias pair well with gauras and cleomes that will lighten their generous silhouette. 'Sturm Kika' flowers also make wonderful bouquets, with roses and grasses. The medium size of this variety makes it suitable for the centre of mixed borders, to structure a composition of bushes with foliage and lower plants. The flowering of Coneflowers is perfect alongside Dahlias, as they bloom simultaneously, as well as perennial salvias, for example.
A star plant in cottage gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly pretty flowers, they are impeccable in flower beds but can also enhance the vegetable garden. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste quickly relegated it to the status of an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
Dahlia Sturm Kika in pictures
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Botanical data
Dahlia
Sturm Kika
Asteraceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Dahlia Stur Kika is easy to grow in all regions. For a generous flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules, plant the tubers in a sunny location from the last frosts, rich, fresh and well-drained soils are 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 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 6 cm of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then renew this watering regularly during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, it is time to dig them up. Carefully unearth the tubers. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tubers can rebuild their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10 cm. Spread your bulbs in a box on a newspaper. Store them away from frost in a dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or attic, for example. In southern regions, near the coast, experiencing 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 tall Dahlia, with its hollow stems, is still sensitive to strong winds or heavy rains. To overcome this drawback, you can stake it, but let's agree, it's not very aesthetic. However, by pinching the stems early or removing the axillary 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.