Dahlia Marshmallow Baby
Dahlia Marshmallow Baby
Dahlia Marshmallow Baby
Dahlia
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Description
The 'Marshmallow Baby' Dahlia is a variety of Dahlia known as a 'ball' Dahlia with small round pink flowers. The flowers are rather small, cute, and slightly flattened pompoms, arranged in countless alveolates painted with dark pink that play with the light and give them relief. The plant, of modest stature, produces numerous flowers until the end of the season. They are perfect in bouquets as well as in borders. Stunning with golden grasses and white, purple, pink, or blue asters.
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family and are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. They bear inflorescences in heads, which we commonly call 'flowers'. At present, the thousands of horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our great pleasure, gardens all over the world.
The 'Marshmallow Baby' variety reaches an average height of 90cm (35in) and a diameter of 50cm (20in) after 3 to 4 months of cultivation. It is classified as a decorative Dahlia in the decorative group of ball Dahlias. In this category, the heads have no visible centre and are composed of numerous petals (ligules) regularly arranged and rolled up, never fully opening. 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 'Marshmallow Baby' variety generally measure 10cm (4in) in diameter. The plant has an upright and bushy habit. Flowering of this variety starts in July and ends in October-November, if care is taken to remove faded flowers or frequently make bouquets. The stems are very branched, long, and sturdy, hollow, and the leaves are opposite, pinnatisect, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 highly toothed lobes. The leaves and stems are a vibrant green.
To encourage repeat flowering, make sure to remove faded flowers, or even better, regularly make large colourful bouquets by combining it with other varieties. 'Marshmallow Baby' provides vibrant flowers in bouquets, accompanied by varieties with single or pompom flowers, white, pink, purple, or crimson. Its long, heavily flowered stems allow for bouquets until late in the season. In borders, this Dahlia forms masses of pink flowers alongside grasses like Muhlenbergia capillaris, which forms pink plumes. Add white or pink daylilies or coneflowers, for example, these perennials bloom at the same time. Also consider pairing it with the 'Rosenpompom' aster, aptly named, they will mix their pompoms in vases as well as in the garden.
As a star plant in 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
Marshmallow Baby
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Dahlia 'Marshmallow Baby' 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 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 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly, then continue to water regularly for the first 6 weeks to aid in rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frost will cause the foliage to turn black, 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 garage or attic. In southern regions, close to the coast, where there are very few freezing 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.
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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.