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Dahlia Wine Eyed Jill
It looks like a fairy tale...
Discover dahlia Wine Eyed Jill, an impressive pompom dahlia that surprises you with its palette of soft pastel shades.... As the petals open, the deep purple heart slowly changes to soft pink. Enjoy a spectacle of changing colours, let this beautiful dahlia be the star of your garden.
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- Dahlia Wine eyed Jill tubers
The dahlia tubers are packed loose in bags. Each bag contains 1 bulb. Dahlia Wine eyed Jill can be ordered in quantities of 5 bags. The bag contains a short planting and care guide. Nice to plant alone or to make part of your own mixture.
A dahlia tuber grows into a plant 30-50 cm wide and produces several new flowers during the season. The tubers are of the highest quality and come with a 100% flower guarantee.
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It looks like a fairy tale...
Discover dahlia Wine Eyed Jill, an impressive pompom dahlia that surprises you with its palette of soft pastel shades.... As the petals open, the deep purple heart slowly changes to soft pink. Enjoy a spectacle of changing colours, let this beautiful dahlia be the star of your garden.
characteristics
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plants from April until May
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bloom: July-November
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location: sun
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flower height: 100 cm
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care tips
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Dahlia Wine Eyed Jill: A colourful surprise for your garden
Dahlia Wine Eyed Jill is a real eye-catcher in your garden, and you will certainly be enchanted by the charm of this summer bloomer. This dahlia starts with cream-pink petals and has a deep purple center, making for a beautiful colour combination. What makes this dahlia extra special is the change in colours that occurs during flowering. As the petals open, you can see the deep purple heart slowly transform into soft pink, which adds a playful touch to this flower.
As for the flower shape, dahlia Wine Eyed Jill belongs to the category of pompon dahlias. This means that the flowers have a round shape and are fully filled with petals, which makes for a lush and full appearance. The flower has a diameter of about 10 cm.
How to plant dahlia Wine Eyed Jill
Planting dahlia Wine Eyed Jill is a fun activity. You can plant the tubers when frost is over, usually in May. If you follow these steps, you'll be absolutely fine:
Step 1: Choose the right location
Select a sunny spot in your garden where dahlia Wine Eyed Jill gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Make sure the soil is well-drained to prevent root rot.
Step 2: Dig a hole
Dig a hole about twice as deep as the size of the dahlia tuber. Add organic compost to the soil to encourage growth.
Step 3: Plant the tuber
Place the dahlia tuber in the hole with the old stem tips facing upwards. Cover the tuber with soil, with the tip just above the soil level.
Step 4: Watering
Water the planted dahlia adequately. Keep the soil moist but avoid excessive watering.
Step 5: Support
Since dahlia Wine Eyed Jill can grow into a larger plant, it is advisable to provide support to prevent the stems from snapping. For example, use canes or special dahlia/plant rings to support the plant.
Step 6: Maintenance
Ensure regular watering and feeding during the growing season. Deadhead wilted flowers to encourage flowering.
Dahlia Wine Eyed Jill is a wonderful addition to any garden. With its enchanting colours, unique flower shape and easy care, this dahlia will undoubtedly garner admiration and brighten up your garden with its cheerful presence. Plant one in your garden and enjoy the colourful spectacle and beauty it brings with it.
Care of dahlia Wine Eyed Jill
Dahlia Wine Eyed Jill is not only enchantingly beautiful but also easy to maintain. Here are some important tips to keep your dahlia Wine Eyed Jill in tip-top shape:
- Watering: Water your dahlia regularly, especially during dry periods. Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid soggy soil.
- Fertiliser: Fertilise your Dahlia Wine Eyed Jill during the growing season. Use a balanced fertiliser rich in phosphorus to promote flowering.
- Remove wilted flowers: By removing wilted flowers regularly, you encourage the plant to form new buds and flower longer.
- Support: Use sticks or rings to support the plant, especially if the stems become long and heavy.
- Wintering: In cold climates, it is necessary to dig up the tubers of Dahlia Wine Eyed Jill in autumn before frost strikes. Store them in a cool, dry place and replant them in spring.
With these simple care guidelines, your dahlia Wine Eyed Jill will continue to bloom throughout the season and remain a cheerful addition to your garden year after year.