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Dahlia Mingus Julie

Dahlia Mingus Julie
Cactus dahlia

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The large flowers of this dahlia feature slender petals in shades ranging from soft pink to deep magenta. The plant forms a slender, bushy clump that blooms from July to October. Its flowers add a sculptural dimension to borders and cut flower arrangements.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
1.10 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

The Dahlia 'Mingus Julie' is a prized variety for its large 'cactus' type flowers: the ligules or petals are slender, slightly recurved, giving the flower an animated and elegant appearance. Its colour evolves from pale pink to a deep magenta, with a lighter centre. With a strong personality and very pictorial, this dahlia is perfect for enlivening a border or composing large, original cut flower arrangements.

This plant belongs to the Asteraceae family. The Dahlia 'Mingus Julie' is part of the Mingus collection, a group of cultivars developed for their impressive flowers and great hardiness. Like all dahlias, this variety is a tuberous perennial plant; it has roots in the form of tubercles which do not survive frost. The foliage is deciduous, meaning the plant enters dormancy in autumn, before regrowing the following spring.
The Dahlia 'Mingus Julie' belongs to the dahlia Cactus group (Group 8), characterised by flowers with slender, rolled, and often recurved petals. The flowers of this cultivar measure between 10 and 15 cm in diameter. They range from pale pink to deep magenta, offering subtle gradients depending on exposure. Flowering begins around late July and continues until the first frosts if you take care to deadhead spent flowers.
The plant forms an upright clump 90 cm to 1.20 m tall depending on growing conditions. The foliage is deeply cut, the stems are sturdy and quite rigid enough to support the large flowers. However, it will be essential to stake them in windy sites.

The Dahlia 'Mingus Julie', with its bristly pale pink and magenta flowers, attracts all eyes. In the garden, it pairs well with warm tones like the yellow and orange of Helenium or Coreopsis. Cool colours like blue or purple, through plants such as Salvia 'Black and Blue', create an elegant and soothing effect. White or cream flowers, like those of the Cosmos 'Sonata White' or the large daisy Leucanthemum superbum 'Wirral Supreme', are also lovely companions in the garden or in a vase.

Native to Mexico and Central America, the dahlia was introduced to Europe in the 18th century, where it quickly became a favourite plant among gardeners for its spectacular flowering.

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Dahlia: planting, care, and growing tips
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by Virginie T. 19 min.
Dahlia: planting, care, and growing tips
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Dahlia Mingus Julie (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.10 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Mingus Julie

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Cactus dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference25223

Planting and care

Dahlia 'Mingus Julie' is easy to grow in all regions. For generous flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules: plant the tubercles in full sun after the last frosts; rich, cool, and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would encourage the tubercles to rot. Do not hesitate to amend the soil with compost and sand if needed. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with ground horn or dried blood. Place your tubercle and crumble the soil well to fill in without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm of soil. At the end of planting, water thoroughly once and then repeat this watering regularly for the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.

Dahlias are sensitive to cold and need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage; this is the time to lift them. Dig up the tubercles carefully. Remove as much soil as possible. Allow the foliage to dry so that the tubercles can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10 cm. Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic. In southern regions, near the coast, with only a few frosty days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the soil with a carpet of leaves or straw as protection.

Tall Dahlias, with hollow stems, do not withstand wind or heavy rain well. To overcome this drawback, you can stake them, but, you must agree, it is not very aesthetic. On the other hand, by pinching the stems early or removing the axial flower buds, you will spread the habit of the plant, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. At the same time, you thus channel the influx of sap to a single flower, which will become larger and stronger.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
Planting depth 12 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Cut flowers, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile, well-draining.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers regularly.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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