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Dahlia Plum Shades Mix Seeds for planting in deep color garden and twilight flower bed
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Dahlia Plum Shades Mix is an exquisite collection of dahlias featuring a beautiful blend of deep purple, rich plum, and soft lavender hues. This mix is perfect for gardeners looking to create a sophisticated and vibrant garden with a variety of shades in the same color family. The bold, eye-catching blooms in this mix will add depth and drama to your flower beds, borders, or containers. Whether for landscaping or cutting, this Dahlia mix is sure to make a statement in your garden.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Color Range: A stunning mix of deep purples, plums, and lavender, perfect for creating a harmonious color scheme in your garden.
- Long-Lasting Blooms: Features an extended bloom period from mid-summer to fall, ensuring continuous color throughout the season.
- Ideal for Flower Arrangements: The large, bold flowers are perfect for cutting and adding elegance to floral arrangements.
- Compact and Strong: Despite their large blooms, the plants have sturdy stems that support the flowers without wilting.
- Perfect for Borders or Containers: The mix thrives in flower beds, borders, or pots, making it a versatile addition to your garden.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Upright plants with dark green foliage that beautifully contrasts with the striking blooms in shades of purple and lavender.
- Bloom Season: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, with continuous flowering that adds color throughout the growing season.
- Growth Habit: Plants grow up to 36–42 inches tall, ideal for the back of borders or as a central focal point in garden designs.
- Flower Size: Features large, 6–8 inch blooms that make a dramatic impact in any garden setting.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Plant Dahlia Plum Shades Mix tubers in late spring after the last frost, when the soil has warmed to 60°F (15°C).
- Best planted in full sun for the best flowering results.
Planting Details
- Bulb Depth: Plant tubers 4–6 inches deep with the "eye" of the tuber facing upward.
- Spacing: Space tubers 18–24 inches apart to allow for full growth.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
- Sunlight: Full sun is optimal, but partial shade can work in particularly hot climates.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Provide about 1 inch of water per week, especially during dry spells.
- Water deeply to encourage healthy root development and to avoid surface watering, which can encourage pests and diseases.
Fertilization
- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) at planting time, and reapply when the plants reach about 6 inches in height.
- Continue fertilizing every 4–6 weeks throughout the growing season for optimal blooms.
Weeding and Mulching
- Regularly remove weeds to prevent competition for nutrients.
- Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cool.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Watch for aphids and slugs. Use organic pest control methods like insecticidal soap or diatomaceous earth.
- Diseases: Dahlias can be susceptible to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases. Ensure good air circulation around plants and water at the base, not on the foliage.
Harvesting
- For Blooms: Cut flowers when they are fully open but still firm. Dahlias last longer in vases when they are harvested at the right stage.
- For Tubers: After the first frost, dig up the tubers, dry them, and store them in a cool, dry place until the next planting season.
Storage
Short-Term: For cut flowers, place them in water immediately to extend their life and freshness. Long-Term: Tubers should be stored in a cool, dry, and dark place over winter at around 40°F (4°C) to keep them dormant until spring.
Culinary and Aesthetic Uses
- Aesthetic: The deep purple and plum hues of Dahlia Plum Shades Mix are perfect for creating a romantic, bold garden display. These dahlias add a sophisticated color palette to flower beds, borders, and containers.
- Floral Arrangements: The large blooms are ideal for making elegant bouquets and floral arrangements, adding a touch of drama to any special occasion or home décor.
Conclusion
Dahlia Plum Shades Mix is an elegant and versatile collection of dahlias that will bring a rich, vibrant color scheme to your garden. With its deep purples and soft lavender tones, this mix creates a sophisticated, timeless display. Whether planted in flower beds, borders, or containers, this mix is perfect for gardeners who love vibrant, eye-catching flowers. Dahlia Plum Shades Mix is sure to be the highlight of your garden.