{"product_id":"bio-dahlia-larrys-love","title":"Organic Dahlia 'Larry's Love'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Decorative Dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Larry's Love'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decorative type of dahlia with petals that are white at the tips and feature a striking gradient of red towards the center of the flower. The petals do not curl back as far as those of ball dahlias, which results in large flowers. The leaves are green and grow on strong, thick flower stems that reach about 80 centimeters in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Larry's Love' starts blooming in the summer and can continue blooming uninterrupted until the first night frost. By removing dead flowers, the plant is encouraged to bloom even more abundantly throughout the season. As a result, you can enjoy this excellent cut flower variety for more than 100 days per year.\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\u003eA dahlia is not winter-hardy. Therefore, the tubers can be started indoors from March. This gives the plants a head start and results in earlier blooming. 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 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. Plant 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. The 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 'Larry's Love' grows to 80 centimeters tall and has large flowers. We recommend supporting the plant and removing a few flowers for a vase if they become top-heavy during blooming. For pot planting, choose a pot with a minimum width of 40 centimeters to prevent it from drying out too quickly during 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. After pinching, the dahlia will start to develop side shoots from the leaf axils, resulting in a more floriferous plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Dahlia 'Larry's Love'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil of \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Larry's Love' always moist. Too dry soil can cause problems with growth and blooming.\u003cbr\u003eDuring blooming, remove dead flowers to encourage new blooms. If the plant finishes blooming in the fall, it’s best to let it completely die back to prevent water from getting into the hollow flower stems when they are cut, thus avoiding rotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Do with Dahlias in the Fall?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the tubers planted in the ground in winter with leaves against light frost. For severe frost, they 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\u003ch2\u003eDahlias and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dahlia is a fast-growing plant that requires a lot of nutrients. Fertilize the plant several times a year for optimal results.\u003cbr\u003eFor organic potting soil, plant food, and other soil enhancers, we recommend \u003ca title=\"Buy Organic Soil Enhancers at Bio Kultura\" 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 of Dahlia Tubers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the fall, the dahlia 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 should be split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything from the Dahlia 'Larry's Love' 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 of the Dahlia\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Larry's Love'\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\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\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 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\u003eWhite Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative\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":47638932914520,"sku":"420","price":5.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioDahlia_Larry_sLove_-biologischedecoratieveroodwittedahliametgevuldebloemenbloemoloog_5.jpg?v=1746433508","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-it\/products\/organic-dahlia-larrys-love","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}