Sunshine dahlia (Dahlia 'Sunshine')

Sunshine dahlia

Sunshine dahlia is a Dahlia cultivar, selected to have single, but very attractive flowers with sunny golden petals, orange centers, and prominent white anthers. This cultivar is prized by gardeners as a backdrop or border plant, but it's also a popular cut flower for flower arrangements.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Herb

Plant Type

60 cm

Plant Height

45 cm

Spread

Purple, Green, Black

Leaf Color

8 cm to 10 cm

Flower Size

Yellow, Red, Orange

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Sunshine dahlia

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Sunshine dahlia thrives with large leaves, necessitating ample water but is susceptible to root rot. Drought conditions require immediate watering, while drainage is crucial in wet seasons. Early seedlings need daily watering on sunny days, increasing in volume as growth progresses, ideally before sunrise or after sunset.

Fertilize: Sunshine dahlia thrives in fertile soil, requiring a thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days during seedling stage, shifting to 7-10 days post-bud emergence. Fertilization should stop when buds show color and should be avoided during high temperatures. Symptoms of nutrient deficiency or excess guide fertilization adjustments.

Pruning: Sunshine dahlia thrives with vibrant blooms and requires early to late spring pruning. Remove dead stems, thin overcrowded sections for air circulation, and pinch back tops to encourage bushy growth and more flowers. Regular pruning promotes health, prevents disease, and enhances overall appearance.

Propagation: Sunshine dahlia can be propagated through root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division yields around five seedlings per tuber. The cutting method is preferred for faster rooting, requiring moist sandy soil and a temperature above 25℃. Sowing is typically used in breeding, with blooms appearing 1-2 years later.

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