Dahlia Pink Sylvia
Dahlia Pink Sylvia
Dahlia Pink Sylvia
Dahlia Pink Sylvia
Dahlia Pink Sylvia
Dahlia
Probably fine during a less hot summer or in the late season.
Jl B., 25/08/2018
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Description
Dahlia 'Pink Sylvia' is a variety of medium-sized flowers, in the shape of pompoms, perfectly round, with remarkable architecture. Its flowers are precisely and strangely organized in countless dark pink alveoli in which the light plays, each little chamber formed by the tubular petals animating with a lighter pink tone. The plant blooms abundantly, from summer to frost, and shows a bushy and erect habit, supported by long stems, with an impeccable appearance in bouquets as well as in the background of borders.
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family, they are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the approximately 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our greatest pleasure, gardens all over the world.
The 'Pink Sylvia' variety will measure about 1m (3ft) in height and 60cm (24in) in diameter after 3 to 4 months of cultivation. It is classified as a Pompom Dahlia; it is a horticultural category defined by the shape of the flower. In this group, the heads are very compact, of modest size, but produced in abundance, and the tubular ligules form a perfectly spherical inflorescence that presents a honeycomb structure. The flowers of 'Pink Sylvia' are 7 to 10cm (3 to 4in) in diameter. The ligules are a deep pink. The golden heart of the flower only appears late, just before wilting. The flowering period is from July to October. The habit is bushy and erect. The very branching, long and sturdy stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnately divided into 3 or 5 deeply toothed lobes. The leaves and stems are of a medium green colour.
To promote reblooming, take care to remove faded flowers, or even better, regularly make large colourful bouquets by combining it with other varieties. 'Pink Sylvia' produces beautiful flowers in bouquets, in the company of single or pompom flowered varieties, white, pink or mauve. This variety goes particularly well with the blue flowers of perennial delphiniums, Aconites and asters, and stands out beautifully against the green or purple foliage of fennels. In borders, this Dahlia will create warm and bright spots in the company of Echinaceas for example, which bloom at the same time as well as daylilies. This variety with its long, highly flowered stems allows you to enhance bouquets even late in the season.
As a star plant in borders and herb gardens, Dahlias confidently accompany the most beautiful flowers but are also appreciated alongside vegetable plants. In Mexico, this tuber was first cultivated as a root vegetable to be eaten. But its poor taste qualities assigned it the rank of an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
Dahlia Pink Sylvia in pictures
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Botanical data
Dahlia
Pink Sylvia
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Dahlia 'Pink Sylvia' 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 frosts, rich, fresh and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote tuber rot. Do not hesitate 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 close without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then regularly renew this watering during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting. Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they must be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, it is the moment to pull them out. Carefully unearth 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 a newspaper. Store them protected from frost in a dry, cool and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic. In the southern regions, close to the coast, which experience only a few days of frost per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the soil 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.