Dahlia Peter
Dahlia Peter
Dahlia Peter
Dahlia Peter
Dahlia Peter
Dahlia Peter
Dahlia
Beautiful dahlia with well-rounded and dense flowers, although not very numerous in my garden. The long-lasting blooms make up for their limited number, despite the fertiliser (but the flowerbed is not in full sun, which is certainly the reason). The colour is vibrant. I highly recommend it.
Isabelle D., 19/12/2018
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Description
The 'Peter' Dahlia offers beautiful flowers of a good size, similar to large, flattened pompons in a fresh pink colour, actually a brilliant mix of cherry pink, lilac, lavender, and mauve, which are produced abundantly from July to October on a bushy plant. This variety is appreciated for making bouquets full of cheerfulness and freshness.
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family and are originally from the high plateaus of Mexico. At present, the few 25,000 horticultural varieties obtained by humans have invaded, to our greatest pleasure, gardens all over the world.
The 'Peter' variety, obtained in 1967, reaches a height of 90 cm (35in) to 1.20 m (4ft) with a diameter of 60 cm (24in), depending on the growing conditions. It is classified as a 'ball' dahlia, a horticultural category defined by the shape of the flower. In this group, the heads are larger than in the 'pompom' dahlias but produced abundantly, and the tubular ligules form a flower head that is more or less spherical or flattened and has a regularly alveolate structure, like a beehive. The 'Peter' flowers are about 10 cm (4in) in diameter. The golden heart of the flower only appears late, just before withering. The flowering period is from July to October. The habit is bushy and upright. The highly branched stems are hollow, and the leaves are opposite, pinnately lobed, dividing them into 3 or 5 very toothed lobes. The leaves and stems are fairly dark green.
To encourage reblooming, cut off faded flowers, or even better, regularly make large colourful bouquets by combining them with other varieties. 'Peter' pairs particularly well with English roses' white and pale pink flowers or the mauve phlox paniculata. In flower beds, this dahlia will create very colourful spots in the company of Echinaceas, for example, which bloom simultaneously, as well as daylilies or asters. With its long, highly flowered stems, this variety allows you to enjoy bouquets until late in the season.
The star plant of borders and cottage gardens, dahlias confidently accompany the most beautiful flowers but are also appreciated alongside vegetable plants. This tuberous plant was initially cultivated as a root vegetable for consumption in Mexico. However, its poor taste qualities relegated it to the status of an ornamental plant. Since then, the interest in their beautiful exuberance has never waned.
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Dahlia
Peter
Asteraceae
Dahlia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Dahlia 'Peter' is easy to grow in all regions. For a generous flowering, following a few simple rules is good: plant the tubers in a sunny position as soon as the last frosts are over; rich, fresh and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote tuber rot. Do not hesitate to amend the soil with compost and sand if necessary. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with blood, fish and bone. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to close with any air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water once abundantly and then regularly renew this watering during the first six weeks to help with rooting. Dahlias are sensitive to cold; they must be overwintered. In November, the first frosts cause the foliage to blacken; it is time to dig them up. Carefully dig up 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 10 cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them protected from frost in a dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or attic. In milder regions experiencing only a few days of frost per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, cover the soil with a layer 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).
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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