Dahlia Mystic 'Illusion' (P)

Dahlia Mystic 'Illusion' (P)

 - syn. D. 'Knockout'

Delicate deep mahogany to black foliage topped with bright yellow, ribbed sunflower-like blooms with prominent orange centres.

Price: £36.75 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Note: price includes £0.105 / plant royalty charge
(Additional label charges also apply)

Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Half-hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

May - October

Height x Spread:

70 x 50 cm

Available to Order:

March - May

Recommend Sales:

April - August

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Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

syn. D. 'Knockout'

Narrative Description:

Delicate deep mahogany to black foliage topped with bright yellow, ribbed sunflower-like blooms with prominent orange centres.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun in rich moisture retentive soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Brings any container to life with its vibrant blooms and bronze foliage. Also very suitable for the mid border.

Resilience:

Half-hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

70 x 50 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

yellow

Foliage Colour:

black

Flowering Time:

May - October

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

Dies back over winter, but may revive in spring if protected from frost. Alternatively dig tubers before the first frosts and keep in a cool, frost free area. Replant in a pot the following spring.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

ASTERACEAE

Genus:

Dahlia

Series:

Mystic

Cultivar:

Illusion

Alternative Names:

syn. D. 'Knockout'

UPOV:

KNOCKOUT

UPOV No:

EUPVR 23033

Category:

Summer Patio Flowering

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

6 weeks in Spring / Summer

Requires Pinching / Cutting Back

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Warm crop 11 - 19°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

March - May

Recommended Sales Window:

April - August

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:12/24
Qty:8

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.45)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Thrip

Two Spotted Mite

Whitefly

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

Downy Mildew

Powdery Mildew

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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