- Botanical name: Dahlia 'Hollyhill Quintessence'
- Common name: Semi-cactus dahlia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Dahlia ‘Hollyhill Quintessence’ bears full, semi-cactus, white-centred pink blooms. A seedling of classic show flower ‘Pink Jupiter’, ‘Hollyhill Quintessence’ is an excellent choice for growing in a mixed, herbaceous border, as well as exhibiting.
For best results, grow Dahlia ‘Hollyhill Quintessence’ in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Stake plants early on to protect blooms. Deadhead regularly and feed with a potash-rich fertiliser to prolong flowering. In autumn, lift the tubers after the first frosts and store them in a cool, dry situation until March. Then pot them up and keep them in a temperate greenhouse before planting out in late May.
How to grow Dahlia 'Hollyhill Quintessence'
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Plant size
1.2m height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in August |
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Do Divide in May |
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| Take cuttings |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
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Do Take cuttings in March |
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Do Take cuttings in April |
M
Do Take cuttings in May |
J
Do not Take cuttings in June |
J
Do not Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
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Do not Take cuttings in December |
Dahlia 'Hollyhill Quintessence' and wildlife
Dahlia 'Hollyhill Quintessence' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dahlia 'Hollyhill Quintessence' poisonous?
Dahlia 'Hollyhill Quintessence' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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