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Dahlia Connels Gloriosa

Dahlia Connels Gloriosa
Decorative dahlia

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A decorative dahlia with apricot-yellow flowers striate with red, 15 to 17 cm in diameter, borne on stems 90 to 100 cm tall. It is perfect for creating colourful cut flower arrangements from July to October. A resplendent flower in borders, very long-lasting in a vase.
Flower size
16 cm
Height at maturity
95 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

The Dahlia 'Connell’s Gloriosa' is distinguished by its brightly coloured flowers, intensely striated with vivid red on an apricot-yellow background. Its generous and prolonged flowering period enlivens sunny borders and allows for the creation of colourful cut flower arrangements. The plant forms a beautiful bushy clump and flowers until late in the season.

The dahlia belongs to the Asteraceae family and originates primarily in Mexico and other regions of Central America. This perennial plant has tubers which, planted each year after the last frosts, produce a new young plant.
This cultivar 'Connell’s Gloriosa', belongs to the decorative group of dahlias, characterised by dense, well-structured flower heads. In these dahlias, the flower heads are large and round, with petals arranged to form a pompon. 'Connell’s Gloriosa' was introduced by the hybridiser Les Connell in 2003.
The plant forms a rather slender, bushy clump, its height can reach between 90 and 100 cm depending on growing conditions. Its flowers measure between 15 and 17 cm in diameter, they are filled with petals incurved towards the centre. The flower colour varies slightly, but is dominated by an apricot yellow with distinct and numerous carmine red stripes. Flowering begins in July and continues until October if the flowers are regularly cut. The foliage of this dahlia is green, with compound leaves made up of several elongated and dentate leaflets, measuring about 10 to 15 cm long. The stems, strong and sturdy, are dark green. The tubers must be protected in winter.

The Dahlia Connell’s Gloriosa is used in borders, in a large container or in the vegetable garden in the square dedicated to cut flowers. Its brightly bicoloured flowers pair well with darker dahlias like ‘Bishop of Llandaff’. In a more modern style, it will be planted with ornamental grasses like Miscanthus or Chinese fountain grass. It can also be combined with Helenium which offer a beautiful palette of warm colours. In a vase, it will accompany a few flowers from the rose Coral Lions-Rose and Aster novi-belgii Marie Ballard in an autumnal display full of character and contrast.

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Dahlia: planting, care, and growing tips
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by Virginie T. 19 min.
Dahlia: planting, care, and growing tips
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Plant habit

Height at maturity 95 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 16 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Connels Gloriosa

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Decorative dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference252111

Planting and care

The decorative Dahlia 'Connels Gloriosa' is easy to grow in all regions. For generous flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules: plant the tubercles in a full sun position after the last frosts; rich, cool, and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would encourage the tubercles to rot. Do not hesitate to amend the soil with compost and sand if needed. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with ground horn or dried blood. Place your tubercle and crumble the soil well to fill in without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm of soil. At the end of planting, water thoroughly once and then repeat this watering regularly for the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold and need to be overwintered. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage; this is the time to lift them. Dig up the tubercles carefully. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so the tubercles can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems to 10 cm. 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 southern regions, close to the coast, experiencing only a few frosty days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the soil with a carpet of leaves or straw for protection.

This tall Dahlia, with its hollow stems, does not withstand wind or heavy rain well. To overcome this drawback, you can stake it, but, you must agree, it is not very aesthetic. On the other hand, by pinching the stems early or removing the axial flower buds, you will spread the habit of the plant, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. At the same time, you thus channel the influx of sap onto a single flower, which will become larger and stronger.

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Planting period

Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Cut flowers, Vegetable garden
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, Fertile, well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers regularly.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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