Contents
Dahlias, along with roses and peonies, are considered the true queens of flower gardens. They are not the easiest flowers to care for. Only the annual planting of tubers and the obligatory autumn digging, and their preservation in the winter, are worth a lot. But even despite this, the number of their fans is only increasing every year.
And the tireless work of breeders contributes a lot to this, with the help of which more and more amazing shapes, colors and sizes of dahlia flowers appear. It seems that it is the size of the new varieties of dahlias that are trying to outdo all hitherto known flowers. For example, the recently appeared dahlia Lavender Perfection strikes the imagination with flowers that grow up to 25 cm in diameter! This group of decorative dahlias has even been given its own name – Maxi. Although it is rather arbitrary, since tireless breeders have already bred cactus dahlias of similar sizes. Therefore, the classification will probably change more than once.
What are Dahlias Perfection
Dahlias of the Perfection variety group have been bred for a long time and enjoy the well-deserved love and popularity of flower growers for their original and unique look, as in the photo below.
- Strong, woody stems at the base stretch up to 110-120 cm.
- Flowers, striking with the correct shape and perfect 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 is capable of carrying up to 25 similar inflorescences.
- And how many shades exist among the dahlias of this variety group – you can make bright and unique bouquets.
- And this colorful flower 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 of this variety group have appeared, which were additionally ranked as a group of maxi flowers for their unsurpassed size. And they instantly become so popular that in the spring, literally all pre-orders in specialty stores are sorted out in the bud. What are these flowers?
Dahlia Lavender Perfection
Flowers of this variety belong to the class of decorative dahlias. This is perhaps the most numerous and most diverse class. It is characterized by a somewhat flattened shape of inflorescences, with tubular flowers in the center, which are almost invisible. But they are covered with reed flowers with wide oval petals, increasing in size closer to the edges of the inflorescence.
So, Lavender perfection dahlia inflorescences are distinguished by a pinkish-lilac tint of petals, brighter and more saturated in the center and with a creamy tint at the edges. The flower is dense. The middle is hidden and closed from prying eyes with 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 spreading to the periphery of the inflorescence. In the future, surprisingly regular shape, almost fully opened petals in many rows at different levels, complement the inflorescence to perfection. As a result, the size of the inflorescence reaches 25 cm.
Stunningly beautiful dahlias of this variety delight with their flowering from the end of July until frost.
Georgina White Perfection
Dahlias of this variety resemble the previous variety described above in many characteristics. Only the color of their petals, as is obvious from the name of the variety, is white or creamy. Dahlia white perfection is also able to bloom from July to September. Flowers definitely need a garter, because due to high peduncles, up to 120 cm, they can be severely damaged by winds. Unsurpassed cut flowers as they last long in the vase.
Georgina Gitts Perfection
The inflorescences of this variety fully justify their name, because in translation they mean “trembling”. 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 Gitts Perfection captivates with an even greater variety of shades and shapes of petals. Its middle 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, creamy pinkish hue. And, finally, the bulk of the inflorescence is represented by originally curved, pointed petals, bright pink at the base and gradually brightening at the ends.
The size of the flower 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 requirements for care are no different from the most ordinary dahlias. It is not surprising that more and more flower growers are striving to grow them on their site and be amazed at their beauty.