{"product_id":"bio-dahlia-kiev","title":"Organic Dahlia 'Kiev'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic pink cactus Dahlia 'Kiev'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kiev'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking organically grown cactus dahlia with elegant, elongated and narrow petals that have a beautiful light pink color. The flowers can grow up to 20 centimeters wide and 1 plant gives about 10 to 15 flowers per year. With a height of about 1 meter, this dahlia is a real eye-catcher in the border and perfectly suited for both garden planting and cut flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kiev' blooms for an incredibly long time, 100 days a year, because countless flowers return when the faded flowers are removed. A true 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\u0026nbsp;pre-growth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kiev' is not winter hardy. This means that the tubers can be grown indoors from March onwards. This gives them a head start in growth and the dahlias will flower earlier. The plants can be put outside after the Ice Saints (15 May), or earlier if the weather is good, but watch out for 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 to plant the dahlia tubers until after the frost, then this is best done up to and including May 15. From then on, the tubers can be planted in the ground without any risk of frost and will flower approximately 60 to 90 days later. Plant the tuber with its old flower stem from last year facing upwards, just 2 to 3 centimeters below the ground and keep a distance of half a meter from tuber to tuber. The planting time is up to and including June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dahlia prefers a sunny location in a nutritious, water-permeable, preferably calcareous sandy soil. The \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kiev' gets medium-sized flowers, so it does not need to be supported, but it does prefer to be planted in a sheltered spot.\u003cbr\u003e For pot planting it is best to use a pot that is at least 40 centimetres wide, so that it does not dry out too quickly in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDahlias topping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopping a dahlia is a technique to stimulate growth and make the plant more compact and full. Dahlias are topped when they have reached a certain height, usually when they are in the active growth stage. We recommend allowing at least 2 to 4 pairs of leaves to grow before topping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leaf node is where a leaf is attached to the stem. Look at the top pairs of leaves on the stem. Use a sharp, clean pair of pruning shears and cut the stem just above a leaf node. Make sure to make a clean cut so as not to damage the plant. If there are flower buds below the topped spot, you can also remove them. This helps the plant to put more energy into developing side branches. After topping, the dahlia will begin to develop side branches from the leaf axils, resulting in a more floriferous plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDahlia care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil of the dahlia moist at all times. Too dry soil can cause problems in growth and flowering.\u003cbr\u003e During flowering, the faded flowers are removed for new flowering. When the plant has finished flowering in the fall, it is best to let it die completely, so that no water enters the hollow flower stems when they are cut off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to do with dahlias in autumn?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the tubers that are planted in the open ground with leaves in the winter against light frost. In case of 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\u003ch2\u003eDahlias and nutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dahlia is a fast growing plant that can use a lot of nutrition. Feed the plant several times a year for an optimal result.\u003cbr\u003e For organic potting soil, plant food and other soil improvers we recommend\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy organic soil improvement at Bio Kultura\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBio-Kultura\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003eOn!\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGiving back to nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the fall, the remains of the dead plant can be cut off and processed into the soil for nutrition. In this way, you give back to nature and your green bin remains empty for vegetable waste from the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagating Dahlias\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the autumn the tubers grow well. Do not take them out of 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\u003eAll of the Dahlia 'Kiev' is edible. The tuber tastes like carrots and the flower can be used to garnish a salad or in a carafe with water, for decoration and to flavour the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin of the dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlias originate from Mexico and have been found in European gardens since 1615. They were originally grown as tubers for consumption, but after people discovered how beautiful they can be as ornamental plants, they became one of the most diverse plant species in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kiev'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividually packed or choose a\u0026nbsp;stacking\u0026nbsp;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\u003eUnfortunately sold out – Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on stock availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU shipping €8.95 -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;from €100 purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\" style=\"font-size: 14px; width: 100.062%; height: 333.239px;\" rel=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7938%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4375%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eJuly - October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7938%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4375%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eFrom May (or from March indoors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7938%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4375%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e2 cm below ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7938%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4375%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e50 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7938%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4375%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e100 cm high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7938%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4375%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e20 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7938%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4375%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart shade, sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7938%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eSoil PH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4375%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoam, sandy soil - Slightly acidic\/neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7938%; 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height: 19.6023px;\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en\/collections\/organic-dahlias\" title=\"Buy organic dahlia tubers from the Bloemoloog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther dahlia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" 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\" 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":54280625553752,"sku":"519","price":5.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/Bio_Dahlia_Kiev_-_biologische_lichtroze_cactusdahlia_Bloemoloog.nl.webp?v=1746430206","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-it\/products\/organic-dahlia-kiev","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}