Polka Dahlia
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Description
The Polka Dahlia is a lively and playful variety that features bold, multi-colored blooms with a unique blend of deep pink, white, and yellow hues. The eye-catching contrast of colors and the distinctive petal arrangement make it a standout in any garden. Its fully double, rounded blooms have a cheerful, almost polka-dot-like appearance, making it a fun and vibrant addition to flower beds, borders, and containers. The Polka Dahlia is also an excellent choice for adding a burst of color to floral arrangements, bringing joy and brightness wherever it’s displayed.
Features and Specifications:
- Plant Height: Grows to a height of 70–100 cm, making it a great addition to both small and large garden spaces.
- Flower Size: Large, fully double blooms measuring 12–15 cm in diameter with pink, white, and yellow hues that give it a unique polka-dot appearance.
- Blooming Season: Blooms from mid-summer to the first frost, offering a vibrant display throughout the growing season.
- Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun, requiring 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day for maximum bloom production.
- Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is kept consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Ideal Uses: Perfect for garden beds, borders, containers, and as a cheerful cut flower in floral arrangements.
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing; flowers typically appear 8–10 weeks after planting.
Planting Instructions:
- Sowing Time: Start tubers indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date or plant outdoors once the threat of frost has passed.
- Spacing: Space plants 30–40 cm apart to allow for ample room to grow and ensure healthy airflow.
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water deeply during dry spells to encourage vibrant blooms.
Key Benefits:
- Cheerful, Multi-Colored Blooms: The playful blend of pink, white, and yellow gives the Polka Dahlia a unique and fun appearance that adds energy to any garden.
- Long-Lasting Blooms: The Polka Dahlia blooms from mid-summer to frost, ensuring a long season of vibrant color.
- Versatile: Ideal for flower beds, borders, containers, and as a cut flower for adding cheerful accents to arrangements.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, helping to create a thriving garden ecosystem.
Add a burst of color and personality to your garden with the Polka Dahlia. Its cheerful blooms and unique appearance will brighten up any landscape or floral display.
