Dahlia Black Destiny
Dahlia Black Destiny
Dahlia Black Destiny
Dahlia
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Description
The 'Black Destiny' decorative Dahlia offers us one of the darkest flowers that can be found among decorative dahlias. Of medium size and well-shaped, they are filled with velvety petals that range between black, burgundy, and garnet. They are carried well above the foliage by sturdy stems, also of a dark colour. The spectacle of this flowering is constantly renewed from July until the first frost.
Dahlias are tuberous plants from the large Asteraceae family, originally native to the high plateaus of Mexico. Currently, the thousands of horticultural varieties created by humans have invaded, to our great pleasure, gardens all over the world. Dahlias are classified based on the shape of their flowers. 'Black Destiny' is classified in the category of decorative Dahlias. In this group, the colourful ligules of the capitulum are arranged spirally, they can be bent towards the stem or even fringed, for example. In this variety, the capitula measure 14cm (6in) in diameter and their ligules are oval, slightly concave, arranged in a very regular manner. Flowering occurs from July to October-November. The plant reaches an average height of 1.10m (4ft), and 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) in width, with a bushy and erect habit. The very branched stems are hollow and the leaves are opposite, pinnatisect, meaning they are divided into 3 or 5 leaflets, which form very denticulate lobes. The leaves are dark green, sometimes tinged with purple, and the stems, particularly sturdy, are tinted with purple-brown.
To encourage flower reblooming and extend the flowering period, make sure to remove the faded flowers. Better yet, create frequent seductive colourful bouquets by combining various varieties. Decorative Dahlias pair well with Crocosmias, sages, for example, which lighten their generous silhouette. The dark flowers of 'Black Destiny' also allow for sumptuous combinations in floral compositions. The medium size of this variety makes it suitable for the centre of mixed borders, to structure an ensemble composed of shrubs with purple foliage in contrast, such as the small Cotinus 'Lilla' and Loropetalum 'Ever Red'. The flowering of Echinaceas is perfect to accompany that of Dahlias, as they bloom simultaneously. Also consider golden grasses like Stipa, Panicum, or Miscanthus that take on beautiful autumnal hues.
As a star plant in cottage gardens, Dahlias are undoubtedly beautiful flowers. They are impeccable in flower beds, but can also enhance vegetable gardens. In Mexico, this tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption. Its poor taste quickly relegated it to the rank of ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Dahlia
Black Destiny
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Black Destiny' decorative Dahlia 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 location after the last frost, rich, fresh, and well-drained soils are 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 6cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then regularly water during the first 6 weeks to aid in rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold, so they need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts cause the foliage to blacken, which is the time to dig them up. Carefully remove the tubers. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tubers can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10cm (4in). 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 regions in the south, 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 ground with a layer of leaves or straw for protection.
This large Dahlia, with its hollow stems, is still sensitive to strong winds or heavy rains. To mitigate this inconvenience, you can stake it, but let's agree, it's not very aesthetic. However, by pinching the stems early or removing the axial flower buds, you can spread out the plant's habit, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. At the same time, you redirect the flow of sap to a single flower that 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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