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Dahlia Nicholas

Dahlia Nicholas
Dahlia

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Very good plant quality, planted a bit late and yet, very beautiful blooming.

Eric O., 19/11/2018

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Value-for-money
The decorative Dahlia Nicholas with waterlily flowers, a summer bulb with large double ball-shaped flowers in apricot colour with a red centre, ideal for bouquets.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1.10 m
Spread at maturity
90 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 June
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Description

Dahlia Nicholas is a summer bulb from the category of decorative Dahlias with water lily-like flowers. This generous Dahlia offers abundant flowering from July to the first frost. These large double ball-shaped flowers measure 15cm (6in) in diameter. The petals are apricot in colour with a red centre. These beautiful flowers can be cut to make lovely bouquets. In fact, this Dahlia is made for that thanks to their ability to last in water for 2 to 6 days.

The deciduous foliage of the Dahlia consists of green leaves with 3 to 5 ovate leaflets, rounded at their tips. They are opposite each other. This is a tall Dahlia that can reach a height of 1.10m (4ft). It was admired more for its flowers, which were picked to make charming fresh bouquets. Neglected, it is coming back into fashion in gardens and on the tables of our homes.

Enjoyed in bouquets, it can also be grown in flower beds, borders, as well as in containers and pots on balconies and patios. It can be combined with other bulbous plants, whether they are perennials or annuals. It can also be grown individually.

Our advice: To make bouquets of Dahlia Nicholas, pick them early in the morning when the flower is fully open.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.10 m
Spread at maturity 90 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time July to October
Flower size 15 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Nicholas

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Dahlia Nicholas enjoys sunny spots in your garden. Place it in a regular, humus-rich, sandy, fairly fertile, and well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs at a depth of 10 cm (4in), spaced 40 cm (16in) apart. Planting should take place after the last frost, from May to June. Easy to grow, provide a nitrogen-rich fertilizer until the end of June, then switch to a potassium-rich fertilizer from July to October. These fertilizers should be applied once a week and will help prolong flowering. After planting, water regularly at the base, preferably in the evening, avoiding wetting the foliage. Watering is essential during hot periods. Regularly remove faded flowers. After flowering, store the bulbs in a dry and well-ventilated place, preferably in sand and protected from rodents. A cellar is an ideal location. Before storing them, leave some leaves in place so that the bulb can replenish its nutrient reserves, and wait for these leaves to turn yellow. You can replant them in spring.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

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