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Dahlias bloom luxuriously, which is why they are loved by many gardeners. The flowering period of dahlias is long, beginning in summer and ending in late autumn, and cultivation is quite simple, which is good news. With the increasing variety of shapes and colors of flowers every year, it is sometimes so difficult to make a choice in favor of one variety or another. Let's highlight some of them.
"Mingus Alex"
This variety was bred in the USA in the mid-90s of the last century. It is represented by a chic wine-colored flower.
The height of the plant reaches one meter, the diameter of the inflorescence is on average 23-25 centimeters. This variety requires planting in an area open to sunlight. The distance between tubers when planting is maintained from 60 to 70 centimeters. Holes for planting are dug 10-15 centimeters deep, the root collar must be kept 2-3 centimeters from the soil level, then the Dahlia Mingus Alex will feel good. Requires abundant watering.
"Mingus Joshua"
The extravagant fringed dahlia Mingus Joshua will appeal to every gardener. The petals of the lush lemon-colored flower are dissected at the ends, which makes it even more voluminous.
The height of the plant is from 100 to 110 centimeters, the diameter of the flower is 15-20 centimeters. It looks great in ground floor areas.The place for the fringed dahlia, as for any other dahlia, must be chosen correctly: they not only love sunlight, but also must be protected from the wind. Since the plant is quite tall, when planting it, a long stake is driven in, to which the stem is subsequently tied.
"Mingus Jackie"
Fringed flowers will adequately decorate the garden. One of them is the Dahlia Mingus Jackie. Extravagant coloring and large inflorescence up to 20 cm in diameter will make it a favorite plant in the garden.
This variety has a crimson coloring with a yellow center that looks great! Planting is always done at the end of May, since they are afraid of frost. In some regions, it will be appropriate to plant dahlias in early June.
The average height of the plant is 1 meter and requires staking.
"Mingus Gregory"
Dahlia Mingus Gregory has a delicate lilac color and will look great in any garden. It was released in the USA in 1997.
This flower is unpretentious to grow and is great for cutting. They have unique flower sizes, easily reaching 25 cm. If you want to captivate your friends with the beauty of your garden, be sure to plant it in the spring.
"Mingus Randy"
Mingus Randy is a dahlia of a delicate lilac color with white veins, it was recently bred by breeders. The inflorescence has a standard size of 10-15 cm.
The height of the plant is from 90 to 100 centimeters, the inflorescence is original, it looks very delicate. Perfect for cutting. When planting, you need to pay attention to ensure that the soil is fertile and not overly acidic.
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Conclusion
This plant is distinguished by magnificent flowering and unique bright colors. It will decorate any area!
