Dahlia 'Happy Single Date'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Happy Single Date'

Dahlia 'Happy Single Date' is a single-flowering dahlia cultivar with dark foliage and light orange flowers. It blooms from midsummer until frost and is very floriferous, making it ideal for beds, borders, and also cut flower arrangements. It thrives in most soil types, provided they are well-drained, and attracts pollinators to the garden.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

30 cm to 60 cm

Plant Height

30 cm to 60 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Happy Single Date'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Happy Single Date' requires ample water to support its large leaves but is susceptible to root rot. Water immediately during drought, with excellent drainage in rainy seasons. Seedlings need less water, with daily watering on sunny days; increase as dahlia 'Happy Single Date' matures. Water ideally at dawn or dusk.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Happy Single Date' thrives in fertile soil, requiring liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days. Use nitrogen-rich fertilizer early on, transitioning to phosphate-potassium later. After flower bud emergence, fertilize every 7-10 days, stopping when buds show color. Adjust fertilizer based on growth conditions and leaf symptoms.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Happy Single Date' features vibrant blooms. Prune in spring for bushiness and flower enhancement. Trim dead or long stems and deadhead spent flowers for ongoing blooms. Use clean tools to minimize disease risk. Regular pruning enhances health, vigor, and overall appearance.

Propagation: Dahlia 'Happy Single Date' can be propagated through root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division is easy and yields high survival rates. Cutting is preferred for faster rooting; maintain humidity at 70%-75% and temperatures above 25℃ for optimal success. Sowing takes 1-2 years for blooming.

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