Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

• Rich in Inulin: Good for gut health and blood sugar control.

• Anti-Inflammatory Properties: May support immune function.

What Is An Dahlia Tree?

Dahlia is a perennial plant with tuberous roots. They come in all shapes and sizes, and come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, orange, red, and purple. Dahlias are typically 2 to 3 feet tall and have simple, segmented leaves.

Dahlias continue to bloom from summer until frost. There are various types of dahlias, including the ``single dahlia,'' which has a single row of petals and blooms like a daisy, and the ``peony dahlia,'' which has two or more rows of petals.

What Are The Different Types Of Dahlia Plants?

1. Anemone dahlia

he flat petals are arranged in one row and are shaped like an anemone. Their colors are white, yellow, pink, orange, and red, and they measure 2 to 6 inches in diameter.

2. Baldahlia

 Spherical or slightly flattened spherical. The petals may be blunt, rounded, or notched, and are usually arranged in a spiral.

3. Plate Dahlia

Large flowers 8 to 12 inches wide, usually with many layers of petals. Popular dahlia varieties used for plates include cafe au lait, Kelvin floodlight, and labyrinth.

4. Waterlily dahlias

Have saucer-like cupped petals that have a slight point. The flowers have a soft and delicate waterlily-like appearance.

5. Mignon dahlias

Are similar to single dahlias except their petal florets are rounded and their disc flowers have no more than two rows.

How to care for Dahlia Plants ? 

1. Location

Dahlias grow best in a sunny, sheltered location with fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

2. Sunlight

Dahlias require a sunny, protected location.

3. Hydration

Dahlias prefer moist soil. In times of drought, water once a week with a mist rather than a gentle spray. If your dahlia is potted, water it frequently and daily during droughts.

4. Soil

 Dahlias require fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

5. Nutrition

Dahlias respond well to fertilizers, but do not require much nitrogen. A 5-10-10 fertilizer mix, or one where the nitrogen content is about half the potassium and phosphorus content, is most effective.

6.Issues

Viral Diseases: Dahlias can suffer from a viral disease called Verticillium wilt, which is a fungal disease that lives in the soil.

Pests: Some garden pests feed on dahlia leaves, sometimes leaving the plants bare overnight.

What are the Benefits of Dahlia Plants ?

FAQs About Growing Dahlia

 1.What is special about daisy flower?

The sweet simplicity and genuine beauty of the daisy have made the flower an international emblem of innocence and purity.

2.Do daisies grow in India?

Yes, daisy seeds need full sunlight. The best temperature to grow daisy seeds is from 15° C to 23° C

3.What season do daisies grow?

Daisy Growing Season In India Daisies grow best in India during the cooler and mild winter season, typically from October to February.

4. 4.Is Daisy winter or summer flower?

English Daisy is a Winter season flower

5.Are daisies indoor flowers?

 After the last frost in the spring, take your daisies back outside to enjoy its flowers in the spring and summer. Or you can keep your Gerbera daisy indoors in a cool, brightly lit spot