Dahlia Beauty Queen
Dahlia Beauty Queen
Dahlia Beauty Queen
Dahlia
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Description
The Dahlia 'Beauty Queen' is a variety of Dahlia known as a 'ball' Dahlia, as charming as it is mischievous. Not all the flowers are identical, the first ones to bloom are already charming in their pink makeup, but "incomplete", while those that follow, fully double, are beauty queens. Their colour is nuanced, dominated by an antique pink towards the centre, and their shape evokes that of the most beautiful chrysanthemums. The plant, of medium stature, blooms abundantly from summer to frost, on long and sturdy stems, with an impeccable presence in bouquets as well as in flower beds.
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico, and bear inflorescences in heads, which we commonly call 'flowers'. Currently, the thousands of horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our great pleasure, gardens all over the world.
The 'Beauty Queen' variety reaches a height of about 1.10m (4ft) and a diameter of 50-60cm (20-24in) after 3 to 4 months of cultivation. It is classified among the Dahlias of the decorative group with Ball type flowers. In this category, the heads are without a visible centre, and they are composed of numerous petals (ligules) regularly arranged and completely rolled up on themselves, tubular, never flaring. This includes varieties that form true balls, such as pompoms (diameter less than 6cm (2in)) and balls (diameter greater than 6cm (2in)). The heads of this 'Beauty Queen' variety generally measure 10cm (4in) in diameter. The plant has an upright and bushy habit. The flowering of this variety starts in July and ends in October-November, if care is taken to remove faded flowers or make bouquets regularly. The stems, very branched, long, and sturdy, are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnatisect, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 very toothed lobes. The leaves here are a medium green, and the stems are more or less tinged with brown.
To promote repeat flowering, take care to remove faded flowers, or even better, regularly make large colourful bouquets by associating it with other varieties. 'Beauty Queen' produces absolutely charming flowers in bouquets. In a vase, combine it with Scabious, lilies, and hydrangea flowers. Its long, heavily flowered stems allow for beautiful bouquets late in the season. In flower beds, this Dahlia forms beautiful combinations with autumn asters and bush roses.
A star plant for borders and cottage gardens, Dahlias confidently accompany the most beautiful flowers, but are also appreciated alongside vegetable plants. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. However, its poor taste qualities relegated it to the status of an ornamental plant. The Dahlia, with its infinitely varied shapes and colours, is now considered one of the most beautiful flowers in the garden.
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Dahlia
Beauty Queen
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Dahlia 'Beauty Queen' 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 after the last frost, rich, fresh, and well-drained soil is 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 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then repeat this watering regularly during the first 6 weeks to aid in rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frost causes the foliage to blacken, which is the 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 box 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, 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 soil with a layer of leaves or straw for protection.
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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.