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Dahlia Happy Butterfly

Dahlia Happy Butterfly
Dahlia

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Unfortunately, mine rotted in the ground (unlike the other two varieties that I planted at the same time).

Sandrine, 07/06/2023

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Variety of decorative dahlia with yellow water lily-like flowers with red flame, reaching a height of up to 110cm (43in).
Flower size
14 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 May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

The Dahlia 'Happy Butterfly' is a variety of decorative dahlia with yellow water lily-like flowers with red flames that blooms from July to October.

This perennial has fleshy tuberous roots. Gathered in vascular bundles, these tubers give rise to upright, hollow, and ramified stems, bearing compound leaves with rounded leaflets. Strong, fleshy stems, 110 cm (43in) tall, are topped with ligulate flowers, rather incurved, 14 cm (6in) in diameter, yellow in colour.

The Dahlia 'Happy Butterfly' thrives in rich, clayey, but well-worked soil, in a warm and sunny location, sheltered from prevailing winds. It languishes in poor, sandy soils.

The Dahlia 'Happy Butterfly' is used in mixed flower beds with other varieties or for making bouquets.

Tips: When planting, consider the dimensions for the composition of your flower beds.

Plant habit

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

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time July to October
Flower size 14 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Happy Butterfly

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

The Dahlia 'Happy Butterfly' should be planted from mid-April to early May, at a depth of 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) and with a spacing of 60cm (24in). Always use stakes and tie the young stems loosely. Apply slow-release compost or organic fertiliser during planting, and liquid fertiliser once a month during the growing season. Water without wetting the foliage. There is no need to pinch buds on this variety. Treat against aphids and slugs. Dig up the tubers before the frost, cutting the stems to 15cm (6in) from the stump. Store them in darkness in a cool, well-ventilated place, not too humid. Transplant in early May when the risk of frost has passed.

Planting period

Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile

Care

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