Dahlia 'Mexican Star'
single-flowered dahlia
The single flowers of ‘Mexican Star’ up to 6cm (2.4in) across, are dark brownish in colour, with a central golden boss of stamens and emerge in mid-summer, persisting until the first frosts. Dark stems support lightly-bronzed, dark-green foliage.
This tall tuberous rooted perennial resembles an oversized Chocolate cosmos and would be a great plant partner if also paired with Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' or Carex buchananii for textural contrast.
This tall tuberous rooted perennial resembles an oversized Chocolate cosmos and would be a great plant partner if also paired with Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' or Carex buchananii for textural contrast.
How to care for Dahlia Mexican Star:
Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being overcrowded.
While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch.
In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch.
In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.8m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
1 × tuber
£5.99
Delivered by early February
3 × tubers
£15.00
£5.00 each
Delivered by early February
2 + 1 FREE 3 litre pots
£35.98
£11.99 each
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