Dahlia 'Lauren Michele'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Lauren Michele'

The dahlia 'Lauren Michele' is a short cultivar that produces many blooms early in its season. The flowers have white and pale lavender colors. Gardeners prefer to use the dahlia 'Lauren Michele' as a way to attract pollinators like monarch butterflies. It is also used for bouquets because of its strong stem quality.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

30 cm to 60 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

7 cm to 10 cm

Flower Size

Purple, Pink, Cream

Flower Color

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Lauren Michele'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Lauren Michele' requires ample water but is prone to root rot, necessitating good drainage. During drought, it should be watered promptly; less is needed for seedlings. As it matures, increase watering, ideally before or after sunrise and sunset, while ensuring proper drainage during rain.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Lauren Michele' thrives in fertile soil. Apply a thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days, prioritizing nitrogen early on and phosphate-potassium later. Cease fertilization when flower buds color. Avoid fertilizing during high temperatures. Symptoms of deficiency or excess include light leaves and scorched margins.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Lauren Michele' features vibrant blooms. Prune in early spring and pinch back stems for bushier growth and more flowers. Remove dead stems for health, and deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering. Proper pruning improves air circulation, reducing disease risk and promoting robust growth.

Propagation: Dahlia 'Lauren Michele' can be propagated through root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division is straightforward and yields multiple seedlings, while cutting offers quicker rooting and higher survival rates, especially above 25℃. Sowing is primarily for breeding, with blooms appearing 1-2 years later.

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