Dahlia Mr. Bojangles
Dahlia Mr. Bojangles
Dahlia Mr. Bojangles
Dahlia
I had also mentioned it, yet... This one had no "shoots" when I received it and absolutely gave nothing. Non-existent...
Claudine, 06/11/2024
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Description
The 'Mr. Bojangles' Decorative Dahlia offers medium-sized, fully double flowers that are particularly bright, with a beautiful white heart surrounded by lemon yellow petals. They bloom from summer to autumn, for over three months, on a medium-sized plant. Carried by long purple stems, which are very long-lasting in a vase, they allow for the creation of elegant bouquets.
Dahlias are tuberous plants from the large family of asters, originally native to the high plateaus of Mexico. Currently, the approximately 75,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded gardens worldwide, much to our delight. Dahlias are classified based on the shape of their flowers. 'Mr. Bojangles' is classified in the category of Decorative Dahlias with small flowers. In this group, the colourful ligules of the capitulum are regularly arranged in a spiral, and can be bent towards the stem or curled, for example. In this variety, the capitulum reaches a diameter of 14cm (6in), and its petals or ligules are wide, ovate, more or less tubular or flattened. The upper part of the capitulum is occupied by numerous white ligules, resting on a collar composed of many longer ligules of bright yellow. The flowering period is from July-August to October. The plant will reach a height of approximately 1m (3ft), and a width of 60cm (24in). It has a bushy and upright 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 are a fairly dark green, and the stems are more or less purple.
To promote repeated flowering and extend the flowering period, make sure to remove faded flowers. Even better, regularly compose attractive colourful bouquets by combining various varieties. The medium height of this variety, 'Mr. Bojangles', makes it suitable for ornamental planting in the borders of large perennial plants or low bushes. The flowering of Echinaceas is perfect when accompanied by Dahlias, as they bloom simultaneously, as well as the flowering of shrubby salvias and asters, for example. Also consider grasses (Miscanthus saccharifolius, Stipa arundinacea, Eragrostis trichodes) that take on beautiful colours in autumn.
As the star plants in 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 quickly relegated them to the status of ornamental plants. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Mr. Bojangles
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Dahlia
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Planting and care
The decorative Dahlia 'Mr. Bojangles' is easy to grow in all regions. For abundant flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules: plant the tubers in full sun as soon as the last frost has passed, rich, fresh, and well-drained soil is perfect. However, stagnant humidity would promote tuber rot. Don't hesitate to amend the soil with compost and sand if needed. 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 thoroughly once and then renew this watering 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, 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 non-freezing garage or an attic. In regions in the South, close to the coast, experiencing 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.
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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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