Dahlia 'Mexican Star'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Mexican Star'

Dahlia 'Mexican Star' is a cultivar of dahlia with small, single, open-faced flowers in an attractive maroon and yellow. They grow into a simpler star shape than most dahlia flowers. This cultivar does well in all soil types and acidities, but gardeners should be aware that it is susceptible to a long list of pests, viruses, and other diseases.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

90 cm

Plant Height

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Mexican Star'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Mexican Star' requires regular watering due to its large leaves but is sensitive to root rot from overwatering. Water immediately in drought and ensure proper drainage during rainy seasons. Seedlings need less water, while mature plants require increased watering on sunny days, preferably before sunrise or after sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Mexican Star' thrives in fertile soil, requiring thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days initially, transitioning to 7-10 days post flower bud emergence. Stop fertilization when buds show color. Monitor symptoms: light leaves indicate deficiency, scorched edges suggest excess, and dark, thick leaves indicate proper fertilization.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Mexican Star', with its stunning star-shaped blooms, thrives with early spring pruning. Remove dead stems, cut back old growth, and thin crowded areas to boost air circulation and enhance flowering. Use clean tools and avoid cutting too close to main stems for healthy regrowth.

Propagation: The primary propagation methods for dahlia 'Mexican Star' are root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division yields high survival rates when conducted in early spring. Cutting offers faster rooting, thriving in moist sandy soil at 25℃. Sowing is used for breeding, resulting in blooms after 1-2 years.

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