Dahlia 'Dark Spirit'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Dark Spirit'

Dahlia 'Dark Spirit' is a ball or pompom dahlia with compact, fully double blooms. This cultivar does well in beds and containers, providing texture and a deep red color to the garden. It is this dark red that gives the cultivar its name. The flowers are prized for cut arrangements and are attractive to pollinators.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Dark Spirit'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Dark Spirit' thrives with ample water but has fleshy roots prone to rot. Watering should be immediate during droughts, with careful drainage during rainy periods. Seedlings need less water, while mature plants require increased watering on sunny days, ideally before sunrise or after sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Dark Spirit' prefers fertile soil and benefits from liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days, focusing on nitrogen initially and transitioning to phosphate-potassium later. Fertilization should stop when flower buds show color and in high temperatures. Symptoms of deficiency or excess include light leaves or scorched margins.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Dark Spirit' features vibrant blooms and lush foliage. Prune early to late spring to encourage growth and flowering. Remove dead stems, pinch spent blooms, and avoid heavy post-bloom pruning to reduce stress. Proper pruning enhances air circulation and supports robust blooms.

Propagation: Dahlia 'Dark Spirit' can be propagated through root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division is straightforward, usually done in early spring at 15℃. Cutting is preferred for faster rooting at temperatures above 25℃. Sowing is for breeding, with blooms occurring 1-2 years post-sowing.

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