Dahlia imperialis alba — Dahlia bambou, Dahlia Géant
- Family :Asteraceae
- Subfamily :
- Common name :Dahlia bambou, Dahlia Géant
- Section :Pseudodendron
- Native to :Guatemala à Colombie
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :little
- Exposure :sheltered
- Storage organ :tuberous root
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :150+ cm
- Uses :Cut flowers - In the ground
The genus
Allthough Dahlias are not particularly suited for the Mediterranean climat, the 3 species presented are very much worth your attention. The tubers of D. imperialis are very large and weigh upto 2,5kg and are therefore very expensive to ship; this extra cost is included in the indicated prices.
Growing cycle
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Plantation :Janvier (sem. 2-4), Février (sem. 1-4), Mars (sem. 1-4)
Végétation :Avril (sem. 3-4), Mai (sem. 1-4), Juin (sem. 1-4), Juillet (sem. 1-4), Août (sem. 1-4), Septembre (sem. 1-4), Octobre (sem. 1-4), Novembre (sem. 1-4), Décembre (sem. 1-4)
Floraison :Janvier (sem. 1-2), Novembre (sem. 4-4), Décembre (sem. 1-4)