Dahlia 'Addison June'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Addison June'

Dahlia 'Addison June' is a ball or pompom dahlia, developed for neat spherical flowers and very straight, strong stems. This characteristic makes it popular for cut flowers, and in fact, this plant will continue to produce more flowers after some have been cut. This cultivar's flowers appear as pleasant round honeycombs, providing an unusual texture in borders and smaller beds.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

1 m

Plant Height

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Addison June'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Addison June' requires ample water due to its large leaves but is susceptible to root rot from overwatering. Water promptly during drought and ensure good drainage in rainy conditions. Initially, water daily on sunny days, increasing amounts as growth progresses, ideally before sunrise or after sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Addison June' thrives in fertile soil and requires liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days, transitioning to a 7-10 day schedule after flower buds form. Cease fertilization when buds show color, and adjust amounts based on leaf condition. Signs of deficiency include light leaves; excess shows scorched margins.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Addison June' thrives with careful pruning, particularly deadheading and cutting back stems by one-third in early spring. Avoid heavy pruning in late summer or fall to reduce stress. Regularly remove dead foliage to promote air circulation and robust growth, enhancing overall health and flowering.

Propagation: The propagation methods for dahlia 'Addison June' include root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division is easy and yields several seedlings. Cutting is preferred for faster rooting; new buds are cut and rooted in sandy soil at temperatures above 25℃. Sowing is used for breeding, with blooms expected in 1-2 years.

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