Dahlia 'Duet'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Duet'

Dahlia 'Duet' is a dahlia cultivar that presents a contrasting combination of colors in its flowers. Its unusual petal coloration, red blooms with white-tipped florets, makes it stand out from other species of its genus. This bicolor characteristic makes them highly decorative and admired amongst gardeners — and likely explains the name 'Duet.'

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

1 m

Plant Height

60 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

15 cm to 20 cm

Flower Size

White, Red

Flower Color

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Duet'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Duet' thrives in consistently moist soil, requiring balanced watering—weekly during the growing season. It prefers natural rainfall for irrigation, making it ideal for gardens where it can flourish without excessive dampness or prolonged dryness.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Duet' thrives in fertile soil, requiring a thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days initially, shifting to a phosphate-potassium mix later. Fertilization should stop upon bud coloring, and never during high temperatures. Leaf color and texture indicate fertilizer levels: paler suggests deficiency, while dark green indicates adequacy.

Pruning: Vital for vibrant blooms, dahlia 'Duet' requires regular pruning, including deadheading spent flowers and removing damaged stems for better air circulation. Prune in early spring with clean, sharp tools to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowers while preventing overcrowding.

Propagation: Dahlia 'Duet' is valued for its vibrant flowers, enhancing garden aesthetics. For propagation, divide tubers with at least one 'eye' using a sterile knife. Plant divisions just beneath soil surface for optimal root growth, allowing them to flourish like the parent plant.

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