Blue Wish Dahlia

Description

The Blue Wish Dahlia is a truly unique and mesmerizing variety, featuring delicate, soft blue blooms with hints of lavender and pale pink. This dahlia offers a cool and calming aesthetic, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a touch of serenity and elegance. The blooms have a semi-cactus shape, with long, spiky petals that give them a sophisticated, refined look. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to flower beds, borders, and containers, the Blue Wish Dahlia is also an excellent choice for stunning cut flower arrangements.

Features and Specifications:

Plant Height: Grows to a height of 80–100 cm, making it an excellent choice for adding height and structure to your garden or landscape.

Flower Size: Medium to large blooms measuring 10–12 cm in diameter, with soft blue and lavender hues.

Blooming Season: Blooms from mid-summer to the first frost, offering a long period of floral beauty.

Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun, requiring 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and abundant blooms.

Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile, and moist soil that is slightly acidic.

Ideal Uses: Perfect for flower beds, borders, containers, and as cut flowers in serene and elegant floral arrangements.

Growth Rate: Fast-growing; flowers typically appear 8–10 weeks after planting.

Planting Instructions:

Sowing Time: Start tubers indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date or plant outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.

Spacing: Space plants 30–40 cm apart to ensure healthy growth and adequate airflow.

Watering: Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Water deeply during dry spells to encourage strong growth and vibrant blooms.

Key Benefits:

Unique Color: Soft blue and lavender blooms with hints of pale pink provide a tranquil and elegant addition to your garden.

Distinctive Flower Shape: Semi-cactus blooms with long, spiky petals create a sophisticated, elegant look.

Long-lasting: Enjoy vibrant blooms from mid-summer to the first frost, creating a beautiful display for months.

Versatile: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and as cut flowers in elegant, serene floral arrangements.

Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to your garden.

The Blue Wish Dahlia is the perfect choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of calm, elegance, and color to their landscape. Its unique and delicate blooms will transform any space into a serene floral haven.