Dahlia 'Lemon Elegans'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Lemon Elegans'

The dahlia 'Lemon Elegans' variety was introduced in 1971. As referenced in the variety's name, the color of the flowers is one of its distinguishing characteristics. It is a pale yellow flower, about 15 cm across, with the overall plant growing up to 1.2 m in height. It is a popular flower for cutting gardens.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

1.3 m

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Lemon Elegans'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Lemon Elegans' thrives with ample water but has fleshy roots susceptible to rot. Water immediately during drought and ensure proper drainage in wet conditions. Seedlings require less water, while mature plants need more on sunny days, preferably before sunrise or after sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Lemon Elegans' thrives in fertile soil, requiring a thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days. Focus on nitrogen initially, then switch to phosphate-potassium as buds appear. Stop fertilization when buds show color, avoiding high temperatures. Leaf color indicates nutrient levels: light leaves suggest deficiency, while dark green shows adequacy.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Lemon Elegans' features vibrant blooms and requires early spring pruning to foster healthy growth. Remove dead stems, cut back long shoots for bushiness, and pinch spent flowers to prolong blooms. Timely pruning enhances air circulation, reduces disease risk, and promotes vigorous growth and prolific flowering.

Propagation: Propagation methods for dahlia 'Lemon Elegans' include root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division is easy with high survival rates. For cutting, insert 3-5 cm buds in moist sandy soil; success is highest at 25℃. Sowing leads to blooms 1-2 years later.

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