Dahlia 'Preference'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Preference'

With its sumptuous, waterlily-like blooms, dahlia 'Preference' offers a visual feast in late summer gardens. The flowers' petals blend from soft lavender to a creamy white center, attracting pollinators and admirers alike. Standing tall on sturdy stems, dahlia 'Preference' is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in the full sun, its vivid display enhanced by a well-drained, rich soil environment. This cultivar's striking inflorescences make it a favored choice for both borders and cut flower arrangements.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Preference'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Preference' thrives with ample water but has fleshy roots prone to rot, requiring careful drainage. During drought, water immediately; in seedling stages, limit watering to once daily on sunny days. Increase water as growth progresses, ideally before/after sunrise or sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Preference' thrives in fertile soil, requiring a liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days during early growth, shifting to phosphate-potassium fertilizer later. Fertilization halts when flower buds color; avoid fertilizing in high temperatures. Symptoms of deficiency include light leaves, while scorched margins indicate excess.

Pruning: Pruning in early spring enhances dahlia 'Preference''s vibrant blooms, promoting healthy growth and a bushier shape. Remove dead stems and leggy growth to prevent disease. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, ensuring optimal results according to reliable horticultural practices.

Propagation: Propagation methods for dahlia 'Preference' include root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division involves harvesting tubers in early spring and planting them at 15℃, yielding five seedlings. Cutting is preferred for faster rooting; buds should be planted in moist sand at temperatures above 25℃. Sowing takes 1-2 years for blooms.

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