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Dahlias, along with roses and peonies, are considered the true queens of flower gardens. They are not the easiest flowers to care for. The annual planting of tubers and the obligatory autumn digging and preservation of them in the winter alone cost a lot. But even despite this, the number of their fans is only growing every year.
And this is greatly facilitated by the tireless work of breeders, with the help of which new amazing shapes, colors and sizes of dahlia flowers appear. It seems that it is precisely in size that new varieties of dahlias are trying to outdo all hitherto known flowers. For example, the recently appeared dahlia Lavender Perfection amazes with flowers that grow up to 25 cm in diameter! This group of decorative dahlias was even given its own name - Maxi. Although it is quite conditional, since tireless breeders have already bred cactus dahlias similar sizes. Therefore, the classification will probably change more than once.
What are Perfection dahlias?
Dahlias of the Perfection variety group were bred quite a long time ago and enjoy well-deserved love and popularity among flower growers for their original and unique appearance, as in the photo below.
- Sturdy, woody stems at the base stretch 110-120 cm high.
- The flowers, striking with their regular shape and impeccable arrangement of petals, reach a size of 12 cm.
- The petals are often outlined with a contrasting or darkening border.
- One dahlia bush of this variety can bear up to 25 similar inflorescences.
- And how many shades there are among dahlias of this variety group - you can create bright and unique bouquets.
- And this colorful floral euphoria can last from August to September inclusive.
Indeed, it was already difficult to imagine more perfect dahlia inflorescences. But it’s not for nothing that there is a saying “there is no limit to perfection.”
And in recent years, the newest varieties of dahlias from this variety group have appeared, which were additionally classified as maxi flowers for their unsurpassed size. And they instantly gain such popularity that in the spring, literally all pre-placed orders in special stores are dismantled. What kind of flowers are these?
Georgina Lavender Perfection
Flowers of this variety belong to the class of decorative dahlias. This is perhaps the largest and most diverse class. It is characterized by a somewhat flattened shape of the inflorescences, with tubular flowers in the center that are practically invisible. But they are covered with reed flowers with wide oval petals, increasing in size closer to the edges of the inflorescence.
So, the inflorescences of the dahlia Lavender Perfection are distinguished by a pinkish-lilac shade of petals, brighter and more saturated in the center and with a creamy tint at the edges. The flower is densely double.The middle is hidden and closed from prying eyes by petals densely adjacent to each other.
The petals in the center of the inflorescence have a pronounced tubular shape when blooming. In several rows they surround the very core, gradually straightening out towards the periphery of the inflorescence. Subsequently, the amazingly regular petals, almost completely open, in many rows at different levels, complement the inflorescence to complete perfection. As a result, the size of the inflorescence reaches 25 cm.
The stunning beauty of dahlias of this variety delights with their flowering from the end of July until frost.
Georgina White Perfection
Dahlias of this variety resemble many of the characteristics of the previous variety described above. Only the color of their petals, as is obvious from the name of the variety, is white or creamy. Dahlia White perfection is also capable of blooming from July to September. Flowers definitely need a garter, because due to high peduncles, up to 120 cm, they can be seriously damaged by winds. Excellent cut flowers as they can last a long time in a vase.
Georgina Gitts Perfection
The inflorescences of this variety fully justify their name, because in translation they mean “quivering.” The structure of the inflorescence itself is very similar to the previous ones, because they all belong to the same variety group. But the dahlia Gittes Perfection captivates with an even greater variety of shades and shapes of petals. Its center is whitish with barely noticeable filigree-carved tubular flowers with yellow stamens. The second contour is already clearly visible tubular flowers of varying degrees of openness, of a creamy pinkish hue.And finally, the bulk of the inflorescence is represented by originally curved, pointed petals, bright pink at the base and gradually lighter at the ends.
The flower size of this variety reaches 30 cm in diameter.
Conclusion
The purpose of these flowers is really primarily to amaze the imagination of all guests and neighbors. At the same time, the basic care requirements are no different from the most ordinary dahlias. It is not surprising that more and more gardeners are striving to grow them on their site and be amazed at their beauty.
