{"product_id":"bio-dahlia-phyllis-farmer","title":"Organic Dahlia 'Phyllis Farmer'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Waterlily Dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Phyllis Farmer'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a waterlily dahlia with medium-sized pink flowers that have a yellow glow. Waterlily dahlias have flatter flowers compared to ball dahlias, which have more rounded flowers. The 'Phyllis Farmer' is an American dahlia that grows long flower stems, often up to a meter or even higher, making it very suitable as a cut flower for a picking garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dahlia blooms for an incredibly long time, up to 100 days per year, because numerous flowers reappear when dead flowers are removed. It creates a sea of flowers late in the season when most plants have already finished blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, Where, and When to Plant Organic Dahlia Tubers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStarting Indoors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Phyllis Farmer' is not winter-hardy, so the tubers can be started indoors from March. This gives the plant a growth head start, causing the dahlias to bloom earlier. The plants can be moved outdoors after the ice saints (May 15), or earlier if the weather is favorable, but be cautious of night frost and bring them inside at night if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlanting Outdoors in the Garden\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you choose to wait until after the frost to plant the dahlia tubers, the best time to do so is until May 15. From this point onward, the tubers can be safely planted in the ground, and they will bloom approximately 60 to 90 days later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the tuber with last year's old flower stem facing upwards, about 2 to 3 centimeters under the soil, and leave half a meter of space between each tuber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planting period lasts until June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dahlia prefers a sunny location in nutrient-rich, well-draining, preferably lime-rich sandy soil.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Phyllis Farmer' grows to a height of one meter and has medium-sized flowers, so it does not need support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pot planting, choose a pot with a minimum width of 40 centimeters to prevent the plant from drying out too quickly in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinching Dahlias\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinching a dahlia is a technique used to encourage growth and make the plant more compact and bushy. Dahlias are pinched when they reach a certain height, typically when they are in the active growth phase. We recommend allowing at least 2 to 4 pairs of leaves to grow before pinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leaf node is the point where a leaf is attached to the stem. Look at the upper leaf pairs on the stem. Use sharp, clean pruning shears and cut the stem just above a leaf node. Make sure to cut cleanly to avoid damaging the plant. If there are flower buds below the pinched point, you can also remove them. This helps the plant focus its energy on developing side shoots. \u003cspan\u003eAfter pinching, the dahlia will start to develop side shoots from the leaf axils, resulting in a more floriferous plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil of the \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Phyllis Farmer' always moist. Too dry soil can cause problems in growth and blooming.\u003cbr\u003eDuring flowering, remove dead flowers to encourage new blooms. The dahlia will bloom until the first night frost. Cut the plant down to the ground after blooming. Protect the tubers planted in the ground in winter with leaves against light frost. For severe frost, the tubers should be stored in a frost-free, dry place. The benefit of digging up the tubers is that they can be divided every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilize the plant several times a year for optimal results. Dahlias are fast-growing plants that require a lot of nutrients.\u003cbr\u003eFor organic potting soil, plant food, and other soil enhancers, we recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBio Kultura\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGiving Back to Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the fall, you can cut off the remnants of the dead plant and incorporate them into the soil as nutrients. This way, you give back to nature while keeping your green bin empty for kitchen vegetable scraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the autumn, the tubers grow well. Do not remove the tubers from the ground too early for propagation. Just before the first frost is the best time. The tubers can be split directly, but this can also be done in the spring. The advantage of splitting in the spring is that small growth points will already be visible, making it easier to identify where the tuber can be split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything from the dahlia is edible. The tuber has a root-like flavor, and the flower can be used to garnish a salad or placed in a carafe of water for decoration and to flavor the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias originally come from Mexico and have been found in European gardens since 1615. They were originally cultivated for their tubers for consumption, but once people discovered how beautiful they could be as ornamental plants, they became one of the most diverse plant species in the world, with a large number of cultivars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Phyllis Farmer'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged individually or choose a stacking discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStacking discount:\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery within 5 working days!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU-shipping €8.95 - \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from €100 purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\" rel=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly - October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom May (or from March indoors)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 cm underground\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade, sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil PH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoam, sandy soil - Slightly acidic\/neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot winter hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003e(composite family)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater lily dahlia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1st size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en\/collections\/organic-dahlias\" title=\"Buy organic dahlias from Bloemoloog.nl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther dahlia varieties\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"106\" width=\"159\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628153094488,"sku":"416","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioDahlia_PhyllisFarmer_-Biologischerozewaterleliedahliametgelegloed-Bloemoloog.webp?v=1746454316","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-be\/products\/organic-dahlia-phyllis-farmer","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}