Virtuoso® Pinkerific™ Dahlia

Inject a burst of pure energy into your garden arrangements with this exceptional dahlia that deploys a continuous profusion of double, vibrant fuchsia-pink blossoms. Its compact silhouette and remarkably sturdy structure eliminate the need for staking, making it a true pleasure to grow. It instantly transforms flower bed borders and dynamic container compositions from early summer right through to the first hard frost.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Healthy, finely cut leaves feature a rich dark green shade that creates a striking contrast with the brilliant blooms. This deciduous foliage forms a dense, vigorous screen throughout the season.
• Blooms / Fruit / Stems : Strong stems proudly hold dense, spherical, double flowers of a saturated fuchsia-pink, renewing themselves relentlessly without bending under the weight of the buds.
• Light : Provide a spot bathed in full sun to stimulate maximum flower production and maintain vigorous foliage.
• Habit : Its bushy, compact, upright, and naturally well-branched silhouette maintains an impeccable and uniform structure without sagging.
• Growth : This tender perennial grown as an annual displays rapid growth, reaching its mature size in just a few weeks.
• Soil : Plant in soil rich in organic matter, loose, and offering excellent drainage.
• Temperature : Tender perennial; treat it as an annual or store the tubers away from frost for the winter.
• Resistance : It demonstrates excellent tolerance to intense summer heat and displays good resistance to common foliage diseases.

Use

• Types of use : Shine in the foreground of a flower bed, structure brilliant borders, or plant it as a container thriller on the terrace or balcony.
• Ornamental benefits : It provides a massive visual impact thanks to its vibrant colour and yields a generous supply of cut flowers for creating intense bouquets.

Maintenance

• Watering : Water regularly to keep the soil uniformly moist, especially during hot spells, while avoiding waterlogging the roots.
• Fertilizing : Feed generously every two weeks with a liquid fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium to sustain its frantic blooming pace.
• Pruning : Pinch stem tips early in the season to stimulate branching. Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage the continuous appearance of new buds.
• Planting : Wait until all risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up to install the plants while maintaining the required spacing.
• Winter Protection : Dig up the tubers in autumn after the first light frost. Clean them, allow them to dry, and store them in a cool, dark, and dry place for the winter.