Dahlia Dahlia Andrea Lawson
Dahlia Dahlia Andrea Lawson
Dahlia Dahlia Andrea Lawson
Dahlia
Same as with the grandiflora begonias—despite all the care given during planting, they produced nothing, not even a single leaf, and have completely disappeared...
Marie Flore , 23/08/2025
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Description
The Dahlia 'Andrea Lawson' is a variety of Dahlia known as 'ball' that will charm with its well-rounded medium-sized flowers, pastel colour, and lovely honeycomb pattern. On the flower, each petal of pure white is discreetly edged in lavender mauve, while the center is touched with lilac pink. The plant, of beautiful stature, blooms abundantly from summer to frost. Stunning in flower beds, its flowers are also perfect for bouquets.
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico, and bear inflorescences in heads, commonly called 'flowers'. Currently, the approximately 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, much to our delight, gardens around the world.
The 'Andrea Lawson' variety was introduced in England in 2004. The plant will measure approximately 1.20 m (4ft) in height and 70 cm (28in) in diameter after 3 to 4 months of cultivation. It is classified as a decorative Dahlia of the Ball flower type. In this category, the heads are without a visible center and composed of numerous petals (ligules) regularly arranged and completely rolled up, tubular, and never flaring. It includes varieties that form true balls, like pompons (diameter less than 6 cm (2in)) and balls (diameter greater than 6 cm (2in)). The heads of this Andrea Lawson variety measure between 8 and 10 cm (3 and 4in) in diameter. The flowering of this variety begins in July and ends in October-November, if care is taken to remove faded flowers or make bouquets frequently. The very branched, long and sturdy stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnately divided into 3 or 5 deeply toothed lobes. The leaves here are a fairly dark green, just like the stems.
To promote reblooming, take care to remove faded flowers, or even better, regularly make large colourful bouquets by associating it with other varieties. 'Andrea Lawson' produces pastel flowers, with discreet elegance, magnificent in romantic bouquets, in the company of cactus-type varieties, white (My Love) or pale pink (Preference). This variety will be highlighted among the foliage of fennel or lady's mantle. In flower beds, this Dahlia will also accompany pastel-colored perpetual roses or pink asters. Its long, highly flowered stems allow for bouquets until late in the season.
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 first cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. But its poor taste qualities relegated it to the rank of ornamental plant. The Dahlia, with its infinitely varied shapes and colors, is now considered one of the most beautiful flowers in the garden.
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Dahlia
Dahlia Andrea Lawson
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Dahlia 'Andrea Lawson' 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 as soon as the last frost has passed. Rich, fresh, and well-drained soil is perfect. However, stagnant humidity would promote the rotting of the tubers. 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 it without any air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then regularly water during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts cause the foliage to turn black, and that's the time to dig them up. Carefully remove the tubers from the ground, taking off as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tubers can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10 cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a box on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a garage or attic. In regions in the South, close to the coast, where there are only a few days of frost per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the ground with a carpet 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.