Dahlia 'Pooh'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Pooh'

With its prolific blooming, the dahlia 'Pooh' is a choice cultivar for promoting pollinators. With its vibrant red petals and a crown of golden petals at its middle, the dahlia 'Pooh' bears the signature colors of the fictional bear Winnie the Pooh. Gardeners enjoy planting this cultivar for its simplicity. It has even won the Award of Garden Merit.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

90 cm to 1.2 m

Plant Height

30 cm to 60 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

8 cm

Flower Size

Yellow, Red

Flower Color

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Pooh'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Pooh' thrives with large leaves, requiring ample water but sensitive to overwatering due to fleshy roots. Water immediately during drought and ensure good drainage in rain. During early growth, water once daily; increase in later stages, particularly on sunny days, ideally in the early morning or evening.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Pooh' thrives in fertile soil. Liquid fertilizer should be applied every 10-15 days, with a focus on nitrogen initially, shifting to phosphate-potassium later. Fertilization halts when flower buds develop color and should be avoided in high temperatures. Leaf conditions indicate fertilizer levels.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Pooh' thrives with early spring pruning, removing dead or weak stems for stronger growth. Cut back to the first pair of healthy leaves to enhance flowering. Regular deadheading boosts blooms and prevents disease, ensuring a healthier and more visually appealing plant.

Propagation: Dahlia 'Pooh' can be propagated through root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division is effective in early spring at 15℃, yielding multiple seedlings. Cutting offers faster rooting in moist sandy soil with humidity at 70%-75%, achieving high survival rates. Sowing is typically for breeding, with blooms appearing after 1-2 years.

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