Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Zundert Mystery Fox'
Dahlia 'Zundert Mystery Fox' dazzles with its vibrant orange-red petals, which radiate from a deep burgundy center. This robust variety, standing up to 4 feet tall, thrives in sunny environments, drawing pollinators to its elaborate blooms from midsummer to autumn. The striking contrast in its flowers makes it a standout in any garden.
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Toxic to Pets
Toxicity
Perennial
Lifespan
Herb
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Care Guide
Care Guide for Dahlia 'Zundert Mystery Fox'
Every week
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
15 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Water:
Dahlia 'Zundert Mystery Fox' requires ample water due to its large leaves, but its fleshy roots can rot in excess moisture. Water promptly during droughts while ensuring good drainage in rainy periods. Initially, daily watering is sufficient, increasing as growth progresses, ideally before sunrise or after sunset.
Fertilize:
Dahlia 'Zundert Mystery Fox' thrives in fertile soil and requires a thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days, emphasizing nitrogen early and phosphate-potassium later. Once flower buds emerge, fertilization should occur every 7-10 days, stopping when buds show color. Adjust fertilizer based on growth signs to avoid deficiencies or excess.
Pruning:
Dahlia 'Zundert Mystery Fox' thrives with vibrant blooms and lush foliage. Prune in early spring by removing dead or diseased stems, trimming leggy growth for bushiness, and deadheading spent flowers to enhance blooming. This maintenance promotes healthy growth and reduces disease risk, ensuring aesthetic appeal.
Propagation:
Propagation of dahlia 'Zundert Mystery Fox' involves root division, cuttings, and sowing. Root division, done in early spring at 15℃, yields about five seedlings per tuber. Cuttings are preferred due to faster rooting; buds should be 3-5 cm before cutting and planted in moist soil at 70%-75% humidity. Sowing is for breeding, with blooms in 1-2 years.
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