Decorative dahlias are the most popular and numerous class. They are distinguished by large, bright flowers of various shades.
Description
Dahlia varieties “Mystery Day” are very spectacular, they grow well in most regions.
The variety is characterized by:
- Abundant and long flowering;
- High decorative effect;
- Unpretentiousness;
- The compact size of the bush;
- resistance to fungal diseases;
- Does not require a garter.
The bush and flowers are quite strong, do not lose their shape after heavy rains and winds.
Dahlia “Mystery Day” blooms in mid-July, flowering continues until the first frost.
Characterization
The dahlia variety “Mystery Day” was bred in Holland. Refers to decorative dahlias.
The flower is terry, burgundy in color, the tips of the petals are white. The petals are flat, with a pointed end. The size of the inflorescence is up to 20 cm.
The height of the bush is up to 90 cm. The bush is neat, does not crumble. The leaves are pinnate, large, dark green. Stems are strong, densely leafy.
Suitable for group plantings, flowers can be used for cutting.
Variety “Mystery Day” requires location in a well-lit area. Can grow in partial shade.
Care
Dahlia tubers are planted in mid or late May, when warm weather sets in. You can germinate them 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.
A pit for planting tubers is prepared in advance. The depth of the pit should correspond to the size of the tuber, the root neck of the flower should be no deeper than 3 cm underground. 1-2 liters of compost are added to the planting pit, a fertilizer complex, if the soil is clayey, sand is added.
When the sprouts reach 40-50 cm, pinching is carried out, removing the top of the shoots. This helps to make the bush more branchy, increase the number of peduncles.
During the growing season, flowers may need to be treated with insecticides. The greatest damage is caused by aphids, mites, slugs and bronzovka. Sucking insects weaken the plant, slugs and bronzes eat out blooming flowers.
Storage of tubers
The most crucial period in the cultivation of flowers of the Mystery Day variety is the winter storage of tubers. If stored improperly, they can rot, dry out, suffer from insects and rodents.
The optimum temperature for storage is about 5-7 degrees Celsius. At sub-zero temperatures, dahlia tubers die.
Before storing, dug out tubers are thoroughly washed and treated with disinfectants. After washing, they must be thoroughly dried.
It is easy to carry out at home. Dahlia tubers are evenly covered with warm paraffin, allowed to cool, then stored.
Storage containers must have holes for ventilation; dahlia tubers emit 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 bring not only pleasure, but also additional income. Bright dahlia flowers are readily bought, florists use them to make flower arrangements. This is a universal flower, a bouquet of dahlias can be presented to men and women of any age.
