Dahlia 'Garden Show'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Garden Show'

Dahlia 'Garden Show' is a showy, herbaceous perennial, celebrated for its vibrant, large blossoms that range from pink to red hues. Typically blooming in late summer, dahlia 'Garden Show''s flowers are lush, with layers of petals creating a pompom effect. This cultivar thrives in well-drained soil, needing full sun for optimal growth and blooming. Dahlia 'Garden Show' attracts pollinators and is often a centrepiece in ornamental gardens.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

80 cm

Plant Height

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Garden Show'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Garden Show' thrives with ample water but is susceptible to root rot in stagnant conditions. Water once daily during seedling stage, increasing gradually in later growth. Drainage is crucial to prevent issues during rainy periods. Watering is best before and after sunrise or sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Garden Show' thrives in fertile soil and requires a thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days, with a nitrogen focus early on and phosphate-potassium later. Fertilization should cease when flower buds color; monitor for signs of deficiency or excess, adjusting based on growth conditions.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Garden Show' thrives with vibrant blooms when regularly pruned in early spring, removing dead stems and cutting back old growth. Regularly pinching out spent flowers extends blooming, while thinning crowded areas boosts air circulation to minimize disease risk, ensuring a healthy display throughout the growing season.

Propagation: Key propagation methods of dahlia 'Garden Show' include root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division produces about five seedlings per tuber. The cutting method is preferred for faster rooting, requiring moist sandy soil and specific humidity. Sowing is used for breeding, with blooming in 1-2 years.

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