Dahlia Shooting Star
Dahlia Shooting Star
Dahlia Shooting Star
Dahlia Shooting Star
Dahlia Shooting Star
Dahlia
Fast delivery. Bulb in very good condition.
petanque57, 26/02/2025
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Description
The Dahlia 'Shooting Star' is distinguished by the very beautiful pastel colour of its large, erect inflorescences, with a well-organised architecture. From July to October, it produces very double flowers, composed of long, narrow, curled and tapered petals, in a very pale yellow colour, with a lavender-purple pointed tip. The center of the flower is infused with yellow. The plant, rather tall in size, has a bushy habit that is well suited for the back of flower beds. Its elegant flowers are beautiful in summer and autumn bouquets.
Dahlias belong to the large family of asteraceae, originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the approximately 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our greatest pleasure, gardens all over the world. They are fleshy tuberous perennial plants. Dahlias are classified according to the shape of their flower. Dahlia 'Shooting Star' is classified in the category of cactus-flowered dahlias. In this group, the flowers are large, and the coloured ligules that make up the flowers are completely rolled up on themselves, giving them a spiky appearance. In this 'Shooting Star' variety, the heads are 20 to 24 cm (8 to 9in) in diameter and have a very soft colour, combining dominant pale yellow with delicate lilac marks at the tip of the ligules. The plant will reach at least 1m (3ft) in height, and 60 cm (24in) in width, with a bushy and erect habit. The very branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnately compound, meaning they divide into 3 or 5 leaflets, which have very denticulate lobes. The leaves and stems are dark green, a shade that enhances the colour of the flowers.
To promote repeat flowering and extend the flowering period, make sure to remove faded flowers. Even better, regularly create attractive colourful bouquets by combining different varieties. The tall stature of this variety makes it suitable for the back of perennial flower beds, where it will go well with pink, deep purple, and dark purple. The flowering of Echinaceas is perfect when accompanied by Dahlias, as they bloom simultaneously, as well as perennial salvias for example. Also consider grasses such as foxtail barley or Pennisetum, which are very attractive in autumn.
A star of ornamental gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers. They are perfect in flower beds but can also enhance vegetable gardens. In Mexico, these tuberous plants were initially cultivated as root vegetables for consumption. Their poor taste assigned them the status of ornamental plants. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Dahlia
Shooting Star
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Dahlia 'Shooting Star' is easy to grow in all regions. For abundant flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules. Plant the tubers in a sunny position after the last frost. Rich, moist, and well-drained soil is perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote tuber rot. Feel free to amend the soil with compost and sand if necessary. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with crushed horn or dehydrated blood. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to fill without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water generously once and then regularly during the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, it's time to dig them up. Carefully remove the tubers from the ground. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tubers can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10 cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a box on newspaper. Store them away from frost in a dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or attic. In southern regions, close to the coast, where there are only a few days of frost per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the soil with a layer of leaves or straw for protection.
This tall Dahlia, with its hollow stems, does not withstand wind or heavy rain well. To overcome this inconvenience, you can stake it, but it's not very attractive. On the other hand, by pinching the stems early you will spread out the habit of the plant, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. Alternatively, you can or remove the axial flower buds to channel the flow of sap to a single flower, which will become larger and stronger.
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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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