Decorative dahlias are the most popular and numerous class. They are distinguished by large, bright flowers of various shades.
Description
Dahlias of the "Mistery Day" variety are very spectacular and grow well in most Russian regions.
The variety is characterized by:
- Abundant and long flowering;
- Highly decorative;
- Unpretentiousness;
- Compact bush size;
- Resistance to fungal diseases;
- Does not require a garter.
The bush and flowers are quite strong and do not lose their shape after heavy rains and wind.
Dahlia "Mystery Day" blooms in mid-July, flowering continues until the first frost.
Characteristic
The dahlia variety "Mistery Day" was bred in Holland. Refers to decorative dahlias.
The flower is double, burgundy in color, the tips of the petals are white. The petals are flat, with a pointed end. Inflorescence size – up to 20 cm.
The height of the bush is up to 90 cm. The bush is neat and does not crumble. The leaves are pinnate, large, dark green. The stems are strong and densely leafy.
Suitable for group plantings, flowers can be used for cutting.
The Mystery Day variety requires location in a well-lit place. Can grow in partial shade.
Care
Dahlia tubers are planted in the middle or end of May, when warm weather sets in. They can be germinated before planting. To do this, the tubers are placed in calcined wet sand, perlite or other substrate.For normal growth, sprouts need good lighting, at least 12 hours. During planting, sprouts should not exceed 30 cm.
The pit for planting tubers is prepared in advance. The depth of the hole should correspond to the size of the tuber; the root neck of the flower should be no deeper than 3 cm underground. Add 1-2 liters of compost and a fertilizer complex to the planting hole; if the soil is clayey, add sand.
When the shoots reach 40-50 cm, pinching is carried out, removing the top of the shoots. This helps to make the bush more branched and increase the number of flower stalks.
During the growing season, flowers may need to be treated with insecticides. The greatest damage is caused by aphids, mites, slugs and bronze beetles. Sucking insects weaken the plant, slugs and bronze beetles eat away the blooming flowers.
Tuber storage
The most critical period in growing Mystery Day flowers is winter storage of tubers. If stored improperly, they can rot, dry out, and be damaged by insects and rodents.
The optimal temperature for storage is about 5-7 degrees Celsius. At sub-zero temperatures, dahlia tubers die.
Before storing, dug tubers are thoroughly washed and treated with disinfectants. After washing, they must be dried thoroughly.
It is easy to do at home. Dahlia tubers are evenly covered with warm paraffin, allowed to cool, and then stored.
Storage containers must have holes for ventilation; dahlia tubers release moisture during storage. It is necessary to inspect them 1-2 times a month in order to moisten or dry them in time.
Growing these magnificent flowers can not only bring pleasure, but also additional income. Bright dahlia flowers are readily purchased; florists use them to create flower arrangements. This is a universal flower; a bouquet of dahlias can be presented to men and women of any age.
