Dahlia Weston Spanish Dancer

 Dahlia Weston Spanish Dancer

Dahlia, Dahlia cactiformes Dahlia Weston Spanish Dancer

 Dahlia Weston Spanish Dancer is an ornamental tuberous plant of the cactus dahlia group. A distinctive feature of the species is the petals rolled into tubes, which gives the flower a "prickly" appearance. The bush is compact, branched, the stems are strong, hollow, 100 cm high. 

 The leaves are numerous, pinnate, dark green. The inflorescence is double, two-colored: cream in the center with coral-red tips, 15-20 cm in diameter. Blooms in July-October.

 Dig a planting hole 10-15 cm deep. When planting, the root collar should be 2-3 cm below the soil level. Dahlias are planted at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other. In dry weather and during the growing season, abundant watering is required.