Dahlia 'Orfeo'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Orfeo'

Dahlia 'Orfeo' is a cactus dahlia cultivar with extravagant blooms. These blooms are hard to miss with unique narrow pointed petals and an extravagant color of bright reddish-purple. Furthermore, they are some of the largest flowers in the entire genus, reaching a diameter of 15 to 20 cm. You can catch these amazing flowers blooming in summer and fall.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Annual

Lifespan

60 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Orfeo'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Orfeo' requires ample water due to its large leaves, but the fleshy roots risk rot from overwatering. During drought, water immediately, ensuring good drainage in wet conditions. Seedlings need less water, while mature plants consume more, ideally watered before and after sunrise or sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Orfeo' thrives in fertile soil, requiring a thin liquid nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 10-15 days initially, transitioning to phosphate-potassium as buds appear. Fertilization should cease once buds show color, and avoid during high temperatures. Observe leaf conditions to assess fertilizer balance.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Orfeo' thrives with careful pruning from early to late spring. Remove dead stems and pinch young shoots for bushier growth and more blooms. Regular removal of spent flowers extends blooming, enhances aesthetics, and prevents diseases. Follow local guidelines for specific practices.

Propagation: Propagation of dahlia 'Orfeo' involves root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division, done in early spring at 15℃, gives high survival rates. Cutting is favored for faster rooting, ideally at temperatures above 25℃. Sowing is mainly for breeding, with blooms expected in 1-2 years.

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