Dahlia Sunlady
Dahlia Sunlady
Dahlia Sunlady
Decorative dahlia
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Description
The Dahlia ‘Sunlady’ offers large, bright yellow flowers, well-formed and particularly luminous in the garden or in a cut flower arrangement. Its generous and prolonged flowering is a major asset for garden decoration: it catches the eye and structures a flower bed. Its very pure yellow colour allows for refined plant associations and will give cut flower arrangements a beautiful 'sunny' touch.
‘Sunlady’ belongs to the Asteraceae family, like all dahlias. They are perennial plants with tubercles that cannot tolerate frost: in late autumn, the tubercles are harvested and stored dry for the winter, then replanted in spring.
The Dahlia ‘Sunlady’ is part of the so-called "Decorative" dahlias, a horticultural group that includes varieties with double flowers, often round, with wide petals arranged symmetrically and no visible centre. It develops an upright clump, supported by robust and sturdy stems. The plant can reach a height between 80 and 100 cm depending on growing conditions. It has dark green foliage, with broadly dentate and elongated leaves, measuring about 15 to 25 cm long. The flowers of this cultivar are compound of wide "petals" or ligulate florets, arranged to form a very round ball. They measure between 10 and 15 cm in diameter and bloom in a lemon yellow colour, particularly vivid and very pure. Flowering begins in July and continues until the first frosts, provided the flowers are pruned regularly. The foliage is deciduous, meaning the leafy stems die back in winter.
To accompany this dazzling Dahlia 'Sunlady', choose varieties with dark flowers such as 'Hollyhill Black Beauty', a Daylily ‘Stella de Oro’ with more discreet yellow flowers and a sage 'Amistad violet' of a violet-blue. In a vase, its large yellow flowers are superb with the black trumpets of the Calla 'Schwartzwalder'.
Dahlias are exuberant plants that flood flower beds for weeks. While these flowers are perfect for adorning borders, they also know how to add a decorative touch to the vegetable garden. Originating from Mexico, these tuberous plants were first cultivated for their edible roots, but their low culinary value quickly steered them towards purely ornamental use. Since then, their beauty and generosity have continued to captivate new gardening enthusiasts.
Plant habit
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Foliage
Botanical data
Dahlia
Sunlady
Asteraceae
Decorative dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Dahlia 'Sunlady' is easy to grow in all regions. For generous flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules: plant the tubercles in a full sun position after the last frosts; rich, cool, and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would encourage tubercle rot. Do not hesitate to amend the soil with compost and sand if needed. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with ground horn or dried blood. Place your tubercle and crumble the soil well to backfill without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm of soil. At the end of planting, water thoroughly once and then repeat this watering regularly for the first 6 weeks to aid rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold and 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. Allow the foliage to dry so the tubercles can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10 cm. Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them frost-free in a dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic. In southern regions, near the coast, experiencing only a few frost days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the soil with a carpet of leaves or straw as protection.
This Dahlia, with its hollow stems, is still sensitive to strong winds or heavy rain. To overcome this drawback, you can stake it, but, you must agree, it is not very aesthetic. On the other hand, by pinching the stems early or removing the axial flower buds, you will spread the habit of the plant, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. At the same time, you thus duct the influx of sap onto 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.