Dahlia Dahlegria Bicolore

Dahlia 'Dahlegria Bicolore' is a single-flowered variety that stands out with its distinctly bicolour flowering, in vermilion red and orange-yellow. It develops beautiful dark purple foliage. It produces a mass of blooms on a compact and well-branched plant, with an impeccable appearance. This variety is ideal for patios and borders. Its flowers are popular with butterflies and other pollinators. 

Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family and are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. There are currently thousands of horticultural varieties that have conquered gardens worldwide. They are tender perennials with fleshy tubers.

'Dahlegria Bicolore' is a dwarf dahlia with single flowers. The plant will not exceed 55cm (22in) in height by 40cm (16in) in width. It has a bushy, branched, and dense habit that does not require staking. This variety blooms from July to October. The heads measure 10cm (4in) in diameter. They take on the appearance of simple corollas composed of a row of bright red ligules with a soft orange-yellow tip, arranged in a collar around a central brown and golden-yellow disc. The branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite and divided into 3 or 5 very denticulate lobes. The leaves and stems are dark purple with black reflections.

Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms. 

Dwarf dahlias with dynamic colours are ideal for pots and borders. 'Dahlegria Bicolore' will form colourful spots in the front of flower beds alongside echinaceas, heleniums, and asters. Also consider pairing it with Pennisetum villosum, a feathery grass that will bring softness and delicacy to the scene.

Dahlias are stars of borders and ornamental gardens, confidently accompanying the most beautiful flowers. However, they are also appreciated alongside vegetable plants. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was first cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste qualities quickly saw it categorised as an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.