Dahlia 'Lavender Chiffon' typically starts flowering in July.
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Dahlia 'Lavender Chiffon'
Dahlia 'Lavender Chiffon' is an attractive and stunning blooming flower that offers vibrant colors and sweet aromas. Its delicately pale lavender petals make a charming contrast with its darker center. It's sure to attract attention and create a stunning addition to your garden. This plant is drought tolerant, making it an easy plant to care for in any climate. In addition to providing a beautiful display of blossoms, the Dahlia is a great source of nectar for numerous butterflies and other pollinators. Its showy display of lavender blooms also makes it an excellent cut flower to bring indoors. With its versatile and hardy nature, Dahlia 'Lavender Chiffon' is the perfect addition to any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11
Flowers:
White and lavender Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
High
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Dahlia ‘Lavender Chiffon’ plants thoroughly, allowing the soil to become saturated. Allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. Water dahlias in the early morning or evening, as watering in the middle of the day increases evaporation. Make sure that the foliage of the dahlias are not getting wet, as this may cause foliage diseases. Apply 1 to 2 inches of water every week during the flowering season, usually from mid-summer to the first frost. When temperatures increase, water more often to keep the flowers lush and blooming.
sunlight
Dahlia 'Lavender Chiffon' plants should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the peak of summer, the plant can withstand up to 8 hours of direct sunlight. It is best to place your plant in a sunny spot that gets ample morning sun to reap the most benefits. Depending on the location of your garden, this may mean partial shade in the afternoon. Be sure to adjust your plant's sun exposure around midday, when the sun is at its brightest.
pruning
Prune your Dahlia 'Lavender Chiffon' when it reaches a height of approximately 3-feet. Pinch off the tips of the shoots until buds start to form. After the buds appear, trim within a few weeks of flowering. If you don't want the plant to get too tall, you can cut the main stem at the top of the plant to encourage side shoots. Additionally, you can pinch off any wilted or damaged flowers to promote new blooms.
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FAQ
Is Dahlia a perennial or an annual plant?
Dahlia is a perennial plant, meaning that it will bloom and grow for several years. It is capable of surviving warm and cold climates, with the exception of regions with extreme temperatures. It will go dormant in colder temperatures but will become active again when the ground warms up. Dahlia needs full sun and flowers for most of the summer and into the fall. It is an excellent choice for a garden due to its unique and vibrant colored flowers.
Could Dahlias be grown in pots or containers?
Yes, Dahlias can be grown in pots and containers. When planting, it is important to choose a large container with plenty of room for root growth. The container should be filled with quality potting soil that is well-draining, and not overly wet. When planting and caring for the dahlia plants, ensure the soil is kept moist, but not overly saturated. Also, be careful when watering, as too much water can cause the roots to rot. Regular fertilization will help promote healthy growth and blooming.
Do Dahlias have a fragrance?
Dahlias do have a fragrance - a sweet, floral scent. They usually give off more smell when the blooms begin to fade. Different varieties of dahlias can have different levels of fragrance. The darker bloom varieties have a strong smell while the lighter-colored ones have a milder smell. The intensity of the fragrance will vary with the amount of sunlight they receive.
Should Dahlias be grown from seeds or tubers?
Dahlias can be grown from either seeds or tubers. Growing from tubers is the more popular and recommended method, because it generally gives quicker results. Seed-grown plants require extensive effort to get the desired results, with the advantage of producing an ever-changing array of flowers in many sizes, shapes and colors. Alternatively, tubers produce blooms that are mostly more uniform in characteristics, but with flowers forming in a fraction of the time. So it really comes down to whether you would prefer an assortment of varieties and more effort or quicker production with more uniformity.
Could Dahlias be grown hydroponically?
Yes, dahlias can be grown hydroponically. Hydroponic systems allow plants to grow without the use of soil, instead using a nutrient-rich solution that is delivered directly to the root system of the plant. Dahlias do best in highly oxygenated environments, which a hydroponic setup can provide. Additionally, hydroponic systems can save water by reusing most of the nutrient solution used, plus the lack of soil eliminates the need for weeding, making hydroponic dahlias easy and convenient to care for.
Are Dahlias affected by climate change?
Yes, dahlias can be affected by climate change. Warmer temperatures and more extreme weather patterns can lead to shorter flowering periods, an increase in pests, and an increase in diseases. Additionally, dahlias are heavily reliant on water, so drought can cause them to dry out and not produce flowers. As a result, dahlia growers must be prepared to adapt their growing practices to changes in the climate.
