Dahlia Linda's Baby
Dahlia Linda's Baby
Dahlia Linda's Baby
Dahlia Linda's Baby
Ball dahlia
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Description
‘Linda's Baby’ is a peach-pink ball dahlia with round and regular flowers, prized for its floribundus nature and elegance in the garden and in cut flower arrangements. Its flowering in pastel tones creates a soft and luminous atmosphere. Its stems are sturdy and its flowers are very long-lasting in a vase. A reliable choice for romantic displays and beds dedicated to cut flowers!
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family and are native to the high plateaus of Mexico and Central America, where they were already cultivated as ornamental and utilitarian plants long before their introduction to Europe. They are non-hardy herbaceous perennials with tuberous roots: the aerial parts die back with the cold, while the stump is formed of fleshy tubercles.
‘Linda's Baby’ is a Dutch introduction by breeder P.K.J. Smits, created in the early 2000s. This variety has been distinguished in trial gardens for its excellent floribundus nature, the quality of its stems and the homogeneity of its flowering, which explains its lasting success with gardeners and florists.
This cultivar belongs to the horticultural group of ball dahlias, characterised by very double, rounded or slightly flattened flowers, formed of numerous rolled petals arranged in a regular spiral, forming a very homogeneous head. The flowers of this variety measure on average 8 to 10 cm in diameter. The thick, well-imbricate "petals" or ligules form a perfect sphere. The colour palette ranges from peach-pink to light salmon, with creamy or very pale yellow hues towards the base of the petals and roses reflections towards the centre. Flowering is renewed from July to October if the flowers are regularly cut.
The plant has a bushy, well-ramified habit, reaching 80 to 100 cm in height and 50 to 70 cm in width. The upright, firm stems support the weight of the inflorescences well. The foliage, a bright green, is compound of pinnate leaves with ovate to lanceolate leaflets, with slightly dentate edges. The whole forms a clump of opulent vegetation.
With its peach-pink ball flowers, Dahlia ‘Linda's Baby’ has its rightful place in romantic gardens. It can be given more depth by associating it with a copper dahlia with chocolate foliage like ‘Catherine Deneuve’ and mixing it with airy perennials like gaura, catmint and snow-in-summer. In a vase, it pairs perfectly with the panicles of ornamental grasses, the umbels of Ammi visnaga 'The Giant', pastel zinnias or a few old-fashioned roses. All these flowers create cut flower arrangements that are both contemporary and timeless, perfect for a festive table or simply to decorate the living room.
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Botanical data
Dahlia
Linda's Baby
Asteraceae
Ball dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Dahlia 'Linda's Baby' is easy to grow in all regions. For generous flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules: plant the tubercles in full sun after the last frosts; rich, cool, and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would encourage tubercle 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 backfill without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm of soil. At the end of planting, water thoroughly once, then repeat this watering regularly for the first 6 weeks to aid rooting.
Dahlias are sensitive to cold and must 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. Allow the foliage to 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 frost-free in a dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic. In southern regions, near 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 as 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).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.