Dahlia 'Honka'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Honka'

The dahlia 'Honka' is an orchid-type cultivar set apart from other varieties of Dahlia by its "pinwheel" of eight petals. A multi-award-winning cultivar, the dahlia 'Honka' is beloved for its unique appearance and prolific blooming from summer to frost.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

50 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Honka'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Honka' requires ample water due to its large leaves but must have good drainage to prevent root rot. Water less during the seedling stage and increase frequency in later growth. Optimal watering times are before and after sunrise or sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Honka' requires fertile soil with strategic fertilization. Apply a thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days, prioritizing nitrogen early and phosphate-potassium later. Fertilize every 7-10 days after flower buds appear, stopping when buds show color. Adjust based on growth conditions to avoid deficiencies or excess.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Honka' is a star-shaped plant prized for its blooms. Prune in early to late spring to promote growth and flowers. Key techniques involve cutting to strong stems and removing spent blooms. Pruning enhances air circulation, pest prevention, and plant vigor using clean, sharp tools.

Propagation: Dahlia 'Honka' can be propagated through root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division, performed in early spring, allows for multiple seedlings from tubers. Cutting offers faster rooting at temperatures above 25℃. Sowing is primarily for breeding, with blooms occurring 1-2 years later.

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