{"product_id":"bio-dahlia-waltzing-mathilda","title":"Organic Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda'™ (dark-leaved)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic dark-leaved open heart dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waltzing Mathilda'™\u003c\/strong\u003e grows to approximately one meter in height with 10 centimeter wide flowers. It has open flowers with a special play of colours. The center of the petals is orange and turns red. The leaves and flower stems of this species are dark colored, making them less tasty to snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart is open to insects throughout the flowering period and its sturdy dark flower stems also make it very suitable as a cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dahlia blooms for a very long time, up to 100 days a year, because countless flowers come back when you remove the spent flowers. A veritable sea of ​​flowers, late in the season when most plants have already finished blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, where and when do I plant organic dahlia tubers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIndoor pre-growth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waltzing Mathilda'™ is not winter hardy. This allows the tubers to be grown indoors from March onwards. This gives a head start in growth and the dahlias bloom earlier. The plants can be put outside after the ice saints (May 15), or earlier if the weather is good, but be careful of night frost, then they will have to go back inside at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOutside in the garden\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you choose to wait until after frost before planting the dahlia tubers, it is best to do so until May 15. From then on, the tubers can be planted in the ground without any risk of frost and they will bloom approximately 60-90 days later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the dahlia tuber with its old flower stem from last year upwards, just 2 to 3 centimeters below the ground and keep a distance of half a meter from tuber to tuber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planting time is until June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dahlia prefers a sunny position in a nutrient-rich, water-permeable, preferably calcareous, sandy soil. The \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waltzing Mathilda'™ grows quite tall, but with light open flowers, so it does not need to be supported or placed in a sheltered spot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For pot planting, it is best to use a pot that is at least 40 centimeters wide, so that it does not dry out too quickly in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of the dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways keep the soil of the \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waltzing Mathilda'™ moist. Too dry soil can cause problems with growth and flowering.\u003cbr\u003e During flowering, the spent flowers are removed for new blooms. The dahlia blooms until the first night frost. Cut the plant down to the ground. Protect the tubers planted in the open ground with leaves against light frost in winter. In severe frost they should be stored frost-free in a dry place. The advantage of digging out is that the tuber can be divided every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed the plant several times a year for optimal results. The dahlia is a fast-growing plant that can use a lot of nutrition. \u003cbr\u003eWe recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\" title=\"Bio Kultura soil improvement\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\"\u003eBio Kultura\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efor organic potting soil, plant food and other soil improvers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubers continue to grow well in the autumn. 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 immediately, but this can also be done in the spring. The advantage of splitting in the spring is that small growth points can already be seen in the spring. This makes it easy to recognize where the tuber can best be split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything about the \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waltzing Mathilda'™ is edible. The tuber tastes carroty and the flower can be used to garnish a salad or in a carafe with water, for decoration and to flavor the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin of the dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias originate from Mexico, where they were grown for their starchy tubers. They reached Europe in the late 18th century and later became popular as ornamental plants. Today there are many cultivars in a wide range of flower shapes and colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waltzing Mathilda'™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged individually or choose a bulk discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🛒 Available to order from January 2027. Subscribe to our \u003ca href=\"#ContactFooter\"\u003enewsletter\u003c\/a\u003e to receive a notification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulk discount: \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Shipping costs depend on the delivery country. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/policies\/shipping-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSee shipping information\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable rel=\"font-size: 14px;\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\" class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\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:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom May (or from March indoors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 cm underground\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:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 cm high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial shade, sun\u003c\/span\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:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hardy\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:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral (Dark leaf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen heart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy organic dahlias from Bloemoloog.nl\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en\/collections\/organic-dahlias\" 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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" width=\"159\" height=\"106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46818504900952,"sku":"269","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioDahlia_WaltzingMathilda_BiologischeenkelbloemigedahliametdonkerbladBloemoloog_2.webp?v=1746603449","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-be\/products\/organic-dahlia-waltzing-mathilda","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}