dahlia 'Fleurel'

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This decorative selection has creamy-white flowers in summer and early autumn. When disbudded, flowers can reach 25cm across. Foliage is green. Height to 1.2m

dahlia 'Fleurel'

Scientific classification

Species
dahlia 'Fleurel' (Dahlia 'Fleurel')
Genus
Dahlia
Family
Asteraceae
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested and may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Bedding · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of dahlia 'Fleurel'

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Culture

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Toxicity

All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested and may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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dahlia 'Fleurel' care guide

Mild constant soil dampness, never let root ball dry completely out
Watering
Full sun
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Watering

Mild constant soil dampness, never let root ball dry completely out

Fertilizing

Diluted high phosphorus flower feed biweekly full blooming season

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back to near ground level in the autumn, before lifting and storing for the winter or mulching in milder locations

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in spring from shoots from stored tubers, or divide the tubers ensuring each division has a viable bud

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter and general purpose fertiliser, in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants and stake. Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn to replant or use as a source of cuttings in spring. See dahlia cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be affected by a virus, tubers may rot in store

Pests

Can get aphids, capsid bug, earwigs, caterpillars and glasshouse red spider mite

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