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'Ludwig Helfert' Cactus Dahlia
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Decorative Dahlias are one of the best choices for a summer border that has to be colorful and cheerful until late in the season. The striking shape and color of the flowers can easily be combined with each other and with perennials. Further more, Dahlias are great cut flowers.

Height: 36-48" Bloom Time: Late Summer Minimum for Effect: 7

Climate Zone   3-10  
Reasonably
18"
4"
Full Sun
Very much so
Very much so
Hardiness Zone - Item is a perennial here   8-10
Bulb Size   I
Planting Time Mid Spring Legenda
Planting Time Dahlia Bulbs Year 1879
Special Features
 

Cutting: cut the flowers early in the day and remove all foliage.

Features of Species or Group:
  Interestingly enough, the cactus flowered Dahlias are an old Mexican-cultivated variety, and probably the farthest deviation from the wild species. The cactus flowered Dahlia often grows very tall. The double flowers consist of elongated, pointed petals.

Features of Genus:
  Dahlias belong to the most popular plants because of their long flowering period and splendid flowers. Interestingly enough, this widely cultivated flower, with its many species, cultivars and varieties, had to be discovered twice. The first description was written in 1615 in a series of books about animals and plants from "New Spain" (modern day Mexico), where the Aztecs cultivated them as ornamental garden plants. Yet it wasn't until 1789 that the director of the Royal Gardens in Madrid received some seeds from the Spanish director of the Botanical Garden in Mexico. Two years later, he described a half double, purple variety and named it after a Swedish botanist, Andreas Dahl. Many experiments followed and many species and cultivars were developed, giving Dahlias the popularity and wide spread admiration they enjoy today.

How to Plant Dahlia Bulbs?
 

To plant Dahlia Bulbs the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the 'Ludwig Helfert' Cactus Dahlia should be planted roughly 4" deep and 18" apart from one another.

Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.

When to Plant 'Ludwig Helfert' Cactus Dahlia?
  Dahlia Bulbs are normally planted Mid Spring, and most 'Ludwig Helfert' Cactus Dahlia will begin to flower sometime in Mid Spring.
Shipping Schedule: (2009)
The chart below shows the shipping times based on the best time to plant in your area (zones).  The schedule below shows when we will ship the first orders out.

Season

Shipping Schedule

Spring/Summer Planted Bulbs Begins 03-02-2009
Fall Planted Bulbs (Tulips ect) Begins 09-14-2009

Shipping Charges:
Shipping charges are based on your total order value. If you have any questions regarding "bulk" shipping please contact us directly.

Order Total Shipping & Handling
$5.95 - $25.00 $7.95
$25.01 - $40.00 $8.95
$40.01 - $65.00 $10.95
$65.01 - $125.00 $12.95
$125.01 - $150.00 $14.95
$150.01 - $175.00 $16.95
$175.01 - $200.00 $18.95
$200.01 - $250.00 $20.95
$250.01 and over $30.95



 
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