{"product_id":"bio-dahlia-totally-tangerine","title":"Organic Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Anemone Dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Totally Tangerine'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a green-leaved dahlia with medium-sized flowers featuring a striking open center. The open center, which is easily accessible for bees and other pollinators, resembles that of an anemone and is slightly darker in color than the surrounding petals. The flowers are light orange and are formed by a single ring of petals. The flower stems grow to about one meter tall, making it highly suitable as a cut flower for the picking garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dahlia blooms incredibly long, up to 100 days a year, as numerous flowers reappear when the faded ones are removed. A true sea of flowers, especially 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\u003eIndoors Pre-Planting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Totally Tangerine' is not frost-hardy. Therefore, the tubers can be pre-planted indoors starting in March. This gives the plants a head start, allowing them to grow and bloom earlier. The plants can be moved outside after the \"ice saints\" (around May 15), or earlier if the weather is favorable, but beware of night frost—then they should be brought 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, it is best to wait until May 15. After that, the tubers can be safely planted in the ground and will bloom about 60 to 90 days later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the tuber with its old flower stem from last year facing upward, about 2 to 3 centimeters below the soil, and keep a half-meter distance between each 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 location in nutrient-rich, well-draining, preferably calcium-rich sandy soil.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Totally Tangerine' grows to one meter tall and produces medium-sized flowers, so it doesn't need support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pot planting, it's best to use a pot that is at least 40 centimeters wide 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 stimulate growth and make the plant more compact and fuller. Dahlias are pinched when they reach a certain height, usually when they are in the active growth stage. We recommend allowing at least 2 to 4 leaf pairs to grow before pinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leaf node is the point where a leaf is attached to the stem. Look for the uppermost leaf pairs on the stem. Use sharp, clean pruning shears and cut the stem just above a leaf node. Make sure to make a clean cut to avoid damaging the plant. If there are flower buds below the pinched area, you can remove them as well. This helps the plant invest more energy in developing side branches. After pinching, the dahlia will start developing side branches from the leaf axils, resulting in a more flower-rich plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil of the \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Totally Tangerine' always moist. Too dry soil can cause problems with growth and blooming.\u003cbr\u003eDuring blooming, remove dead flowers for new growth. The dahlia blooms until the first night frost. Cut the plant down to the ground when it's finished blooming. Protect the tubers planted in the ground in winter with leaves against light frost. In case of severe frost, they should be stored in a frost-free, dry location. The advantage of digging them up is that the tuber can be divided each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed the plant several times a year for optimal results. The dahlia is a fast-growing plant that requires plenty of nutrients.\u003cbr\u003eFor organic potting soil, plant food, and other soil enhancers, we recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\" title=\"Bio Kultura Soil Improvement\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBio Kultura\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 worked into the soil as fertilizer. This way, you give back to nature and keep your compost bin empty for kitchen vegetable waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the fall, the tubers grow well. Do not dig them up too early for propagation. Just before the first frost is the best time. The tubers can be split immediately, but it can also be done in the spring. The advantage of splitting in the spring is that small growth tips 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 is edible. The tuber has a root-like taste, and the flower can be used to garnish a salad or in a jug of water for decoration and flavoring 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 initially grown as tubers for consumption, but after discovering how beautiful they are 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 'Totally Tangerine'\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 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:\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\u003e10 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\u003eLight orange\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen heart\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\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 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":47623244185944,"sku":"440","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioDahlia_TotallyTangerine_-biologischelicht-oranjeanemoondahliaBloemoloog_3.webp?v=1746601273","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-it\/products\/organic-dahlia-totally-tangerine","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}