It is difficult to find a flower as luxurious and unpretentious as a dahlia. It is not surprising that many flower growers collect a collection of these flowers.
Description
Dahlia variety “Akita” bred in Japan in 1978.
Сорт «Акита» выращивают многие цветоводы, этот георгин отлично подходит для российских условий. Не боится дождя и длительной пасмурной погоды.
Dahlias of this variety are distinguished by:
- High decorative effect;
- Unpretentiousness;
- Resistance to many bacterial diseases;
- The ability to use flowers for cutting;
- Do not require a garter;
- Имеют продолжительное цветение.
Luxurious, multi-flowered, lush bushes of the Akita variety bloom from July until the first frost. The flower petals of this variety are resistant to shedding, which makes it possible to use dahlias of this variety for making bouquets.
Наиболее интенсивную окраску цветки этого сорта георгин имеют осенью, когда длительное время стоит пасмурная погода, но еще нет заморозков.
Characterization
The aerial part of the flower is annual, the tuber can grow for several years.
The flower does not tolerate sub-zero temperatures, it requires digging tubers for the winter, storage in a warm room.
Сорт относится к классу декоративных георгин, некоторые селекционеры причисляют «Акита» к смешанным, переходным или полукактусовым. Цветок крупный, махровый, при благоприятных условиях достигает 23 см.
The dahlia petals of this variety are wide, deployed, burgundy in color with a pronounced light edging. The edges of the petals are pointed and slightly twisted, which gives some breeders reason to classify this variety as semi-cactus.
The bush of this variety is branched, powerful, up to 95 cm high. The leaves are pinnate, dark green.
Suitable for growing in borders, group planting. You can use flowers for cutting, making flower arrangements.
Care
Germinated dahlia tubers are planted when the weather is warm. It is necessary to prepare shelters in case of frost in advance.
For planting dahlias, choose a sunny area, protected from drafts and wind. Ideally, if at noon the plant will be in partial shade.
Расстояние между кустами должно быть не менее 80 см, слишком часто посаженные растения вытягиваются, имеют более мелкие цветки.
Георгины сорта «Акита» могут расти на любых почвах, кроме кислых. Эти цветы предпочитают легкие, богатые перегноем, песчаные почвы. Растущие в тяжелом глинистом грунте, георгины сорта «Акита» вырастают до 70 см, размер цветка не превышает 16 см.
Akita dahlias require a large amount of nutrients for abundant long-term flowering. Top dressing is carried out several times during the season, with a frequency of 2-3 weeks.
When the dahlia sprouts reach 20 cm, it is necessary to pinch. After pinching, the bushes grow more branched, the number of flowers increases. Pinch the top of the sprout, it is enough to remove about a centimeter of the stem.
Reproduction
Размножается сорт «Акита» клубнями и черенками. Клубни делят перед посадкой, стараясь оставить на каждой части не менее 3 глазков. Обязательно обработать срез дезинфицирующим средством.
For cuttings choose a strong, healthy dahlia tuber. It is placed in moist nutrient soil without deepening the root neck. In order for the shoots not to stretch out, the number of light hours must be at least 12.
After the appearance of the first shoots, watering is reduced. When the shoots reach 12 – 14 cm, cuttings are carried out. You can cut or break out the cuttings, be sure to capture a small piece of the root. They are placed in moist soil to form roots.
Ready seedlings must be hardened off. To do this, the cups are taken out into the street, gradually increasing the length of stay. If the seedlings are planted immediately in open ground, it is advisable to cover the plants during the midday hours during the week. Plants grown from seedlings bloom in the same year.
Beautiful flowers of Akita dahlias are able to decorate any flower garden without requiring too much attention.
