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Dahlia Playa Blanca

Dahlia Playa Blanca
Dahlia

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The shoots' buds arrived black and rotten, yet unpacked on the day of delivery. Planted immediately. I'm waiting to see the result in a few weeks.

Luce L., 18/06/2019

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The 'Playa Blanca' dwarf cactus dahlia is a summer bulb that produces many pure white flowers.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time July to October
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Description

The 'Playa Blanca' dwarf cactus Dahlia is a summer bulb that produces a multitude of pure white flowers.

This type of Dahlia is relatively new, with flowers resembling those of tall varieties, but with a smaller diameter. In general, dwarf cactus dahlias are shorter than cactus dahlias, with the 'Playa Blanca' reaching a maximum height of 60cm (24in).

These dahlias are ideal for monochrome or mixed varieties flower beds. They can also be planted in large pots on terraces and balconies. They are very floriferous, so some flower buds can be removed as they appear, while keeping several flowers per stem. The white flowers, measuring 10 cm (4in) in diameter, have shorter and less rigid stems compared to tall varieties, making them suitable for bouquets.

Don't hesitate to combine them with varieties of other colours to create beautiful multicoloured bouquets.

The 'Playa Blanca' dwarf cactus Dahlia should be planted in ordinary, moist, humus-bearing soil, in full sunlight.

At the first frost, the bulbs should be stored in a dry place, protected from light and frost.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to October
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Playa Blanca

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant your dahlias in the spring in deeply worked soil enriched, for example, with blood, fish and bone. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to fill without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, pour one litre of water. Water regularly for the first six weeks to help with rooting. Dahlias are sensitive to cold. They need to be overwintered. In November, the first frost will blacken the foliage, which is the time to remove them. Carefully dig up the tubers. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tuber can replenish its reserves. Cut the stems 10 cm (4in) from the tuber when the foliage is dry. Spread your bulbs in a box of newspaper. Store in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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