Dahlia 'Melody Mambo'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Melody Mambo'

Dahlia 'Melody Mambo' is a decorative dahlia with impressively large and bright flower heads. They are ideal for cut arrangements and attract a wealth of pollinators to the garden. Additionally, the plant is deer resistant. Gardeners with less space will be able to successfully plant these in containers.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

30 cm to 60 cm

Plant Height

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Melody Mambo'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Melody Mambo' requires consistent watering due to its large leaves, but excess moisture can cause root rot. During drought, water immediately, and ensure good drainage when it rains. Young seedlings need less water, while established plants require more, ideally watered before sunrise or after sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Melody Mambo' thrives in fertile soil, requiring a thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days initially, shifting to every 7-10 days after buds appear. Cease fertilization when buds show color and avoid during high temperatures. Leaf condition indicates fertilizer levels: light leaves suggest deficiency, while scorched tips suggest excess.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Melody Mambo' thrives with selective pruning, ideally from early to late spring, to bolster growth and prolong blooms. Remove dead stems and pinch tips for bushier forms. Regular deadheading encourages more flowers and reduces disease risk, supporting healthier, prolific blooming.

Propagation: Propagation methods for dahlia 'Melody Mambo' include root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division occurs in early spring at 15℃, yielding about five seedlings. Cutting is preferred for faster rooting, requiring moist sandy soil and 70%-75% humidity. Sowing is for breeding, with blooms expected in 1-2 years.

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