Dwarf Dahlia Dandy Improved Mix Seeds
Dwarf Dahlia Dandy Improved Mix Seeds
Dahlia variabilis Dandy Improved Mix
Dwarf Dahlia
After testing this variety this year, I confirm that the young plants are true to the presented colours. Excellent germination, superb and abundant flowering of various colours. I recommend this variety to add colour to your garden. Very satisfied with this purchase.
Georges, 14/11/2019
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Description
Dahlia 'Dandy Improved Mix' is an excellent collection of semi-dwarf dahlias with eye-catching plain or bicoloured flowers in a wide array of colours, often featuring a dainty collarette. Perfect for cutting! Planted en masse, they will be a great addition to any garden, no matter how small, as well as terraces or balconies. This improved selection blooms prolifically from July until the first frosts. Ideal for borders, growing to the front of flowerbeds or in pots.
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family and are native to Mexico. Nowadays, some 20,000 horticultural varieties are grown in gardens all over the world. 'Dandy Improved Mix' is a semi-dwarf selection. The plants have a fairly compact, bushy habit and do not require support, growing to approximately 60 cm in height and 45 cm in width. The flowering period takes place from July to October. The 8 cm wide, simple, semi-double or fully double corollas are made up of one or several rows of ray flowers in a variety of bright shades including yellow, orange, pink, red, purple, mauve and white, and of a row of small tapered petals surrounding the yellow central disc. Blooms are often two toned, in harmonious or contrasting shades. The stems are well branched and hollow, bearing opposite leaves that are subdivided into 3 or 5 toothed lobes. Both leaves and stems are dark green. To encourage repeat flowering and extend the flowering period, take care to remove faded flowers regularly. Better still, cut the flowers regularly to create beautiful, colourful arrangements.
Dahlias are great for creating patches of colour towards the front of summer beds and borders. They combine well with Echinacea, Helenias and Cosmos or with the soft, feathery plumes of ornamental grasses such as Pennisetum villosum. This dwarf variety is particularly suitable for growing in pots and containers on the patio or balcony.
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Dahlia
variabilis
Dandy Improved Mix
Asteraceae
Dwarf Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow in February-March, in seed trays or pots filled with sowing mix. Bury the seeds under 1.5 mm of fine soil. Place in a propagator or somewhere warm, at a temperature of 18 to 20°C. Germination takes 7 to 21 days. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are strong enough to be handled, taking care not to damage the roots. Harden the plants off gradually and plant them out when all risk of frost is over, leaving 30 cm between each plant.
Dahlias enjoy full sun and rich, cool, well-drained soil. Stagnant humidity can cause the tubers to rot. If necessary, amend the soil with compost and sand. Dig over the plot thoroughly and enrich the soil with hoof and horn meal fertilizer. After planting, water once abundantly and repeat this regularly for the first 6 weeks to help root development.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold temperatures and must be overwintered indoors. In November, when the first frosts blacken the foliage, dig up the tubers carefully. Clean off as much soil as possible. Allow the foliage to dry, so that the tubers can rebuild their food reserves. Then cut the stems back to about 10 cm. Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them in a dry, cool, dark place, such as a garage or attic, sheltered from frost. In warmer climates, Dahlias can be left in place and protected under a layer of mulch (leaves, straw etc.)
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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).
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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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