Dahlia 'Break Out'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Break Out'

With its large flower heads, the dahlia 'Break Out' is a popular decorative cultivar. It is especially floriferous, providing many blooms from summer until frost, and is a prominent decorative dahlia. The dahlia 'Break Out' has quickly become popular not only in gardens but also as a bridal cut flower option for bouquets.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

1.2 m to 1.5 m

Plant Height

30 cm to 60 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

20 cm to 25 cm

Flower Size

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Break Out'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Break Out' requires ample water due to its lush foliage, but its fleshy roots are prone to rot. Water promptly during droughts and ensure good drainage in wet conditions. Initially, water less frequently; increase during later growth stages, preferably watering before sunrise or after sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Break Out' thrives in fertile soil. Apply a nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days for seedlings, transitioning to phosphate-potassium later. Switch to every 7-10 days after flower bud emergence, halting at bud color change. Signs of unbalanced fertilization include light leaves for deficiency and scorched margins for excess.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Break Out' displays vibrant blooms and lush foliage. Prune dead stems in early spring and remove spent flowers for continuous blooming. Thinning overcrowded stems improves air circulation, reducing disease risk. Pruning above a leaf node directs growth and maintains shape, ensuring robust growth.

Propagation: Propagation methods for dahlia 'Break Out' include root division and cutting, with cutting being the most effective due to quicker rooting. For division, plant tubers at 15℃ after spring. Cuttings root in about a week, needing 70%-75% humidity and above 25℃ for best survival, while sowing takes 1-2 years to bloom.

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