Dahlias planted in many gardens are also called dahlias, sweet potato flowers. It is produced in Mexico, and because of its large diameter, long flowering period, and bright color, it is loved by many people as a symbol of generosity and opulence. And according to incomplete statistics, there are more than 30,000 varieties of dahlias, but there are about ten common cultivars in China, and there are many people who have dahlias planted in their courtyards, come and see which variety your family belongs to!
Shouguang: The flower color is pink, the end of the petals is white, the flower diameter is about 12 cm, and the plant height is about one meter. This type of dahlia is often used as a summer and autumn cut flower.
Morning Shadow: The flower color is pure yellow, like the rising sun, the flower diameter is about 12 cm, and the petals overlap and wrap the center of the flower. The plant is about one meter tall. It is relatively easy to cultivate.
Beauty: The flowers are purplish-red, the petals are white at the apex, and the flower diameter is about 10 cm. The height of the plant is also one meter, and it has strong uprightness. It is often used as a small cut flower.
Hua Purple: The flower color is pure purple, so it is named, and the flower diameter is also about 12 cm, which is the best developed variety in the purple system.
Ruibao: The flowering is orange-red, does not show the heart of the flower, and the flower shape is like a water lily after opening, and the flower diameter is about 12 cm.
Fushou: The flower color is bright red, and white marks will appear at the tips of the petals.
Jewelry: The flowers are red from June to August, and the flowers are orange-red in autumn, with a diameter of about 12 cm.
Red Princess: The flowering is dark red, with many branches, erect, and is relatively easy to cultivate.
Xinquan: The flower color is bright red, the petal edges are white, the flower shape is beautiful, and it is also an extremely early flowering variety.
Red hairpin: The flowers are pink, the petals are round, the diameter of the flower is about 12 cm, and the flower shape is similar to that of a rose.
The flower color of dahlia has seven major color systems, such as red, purple, white, yellow, and orange, and the flowers are divided into two types: single petal and double petal, and the double petal flower has a relatively long opening time. Dahlias are easy to grow and easy to maintain, and can be planted in the garden, and the effect of planting in patches is gratifying. The maintenance of dahlias is also very simple, like many common flowers, it is suitable for growing at a temperature of about 20 degrees, prefers well-drained sandy soil, likes sun exposure, and except for summer exposure accidents, the more the flowers are more vivid at other times. And his propagation method is also very simple, whether it is branch propagation or cuttings and sowing seeds, it can survive. And there are few pests and diseases, so you don't have to worry about it. The choice of fertilizer is also very simple, ordinary nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer can be, and you can also make your own organic "soil fertilizer". If you want dahlias to bloom beautifully, you need to pluck your tops frequently, and you can leave a bud on one branch. However, due to the heavy rain in the south, the flower heads are easy to break, so this is a rare flower that is common in the north. Hurry up and bring some plants to your garden.