Yvonne

Name: Yvonne
Brand: Blossom Hill Gardens
SKU: Yvonne
Price: 18.00 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Yvonne is lovely salmon peach waterlily dahlia (quite a captivating variety). Yvonne is a little shorter than some, around 3' making it great for along garden paths, or closer to the front of garden beds, however it is quite productive when given the space it desires. I like to make sure I give this variety a little extra room to ensure it is not crowded out by other plants. Good producer of elegant soft salmon flowers that lighten at the petal tips (colour as shown on non altered photos). Please note that this dahlia produces smaller (though reliable) tubers, so most tubers provided will be two small ones linked together with a strong eye.

Bloom Form: Waterlily

Bloom Size: Medium (3" to 6” diameter)

Colour: Peach

$18.00

Available weekly in spring at Confetti Sweets Bake Shop in Sherwood Park and Lamont.

Canada-wide spring shipping: $25 flat rate. For multiple dahlia tuber orders use code COMBINE at checkout to avoid a second shipping fee. No code = no combining orders.

When to Plant: We recommend starting your tubers indoors in pots upon receiving them. You will then have a small plant to plant outdoors after the last frost, around the same time as tomatoes.

Location: Choose a site with well-draining soil and at least 6 hours of sun. Dahlias prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.5-7.0).

How to Plant:

Dig a hole 6-8 inches deep and amend with compost or bone meal
Lay tuber horizontally or at a slight angle with the "eye" (growth tip) facing up
Cover with 2-3 inches of soil initially, adding more as the plant grows
Space tubers 18-24 inches apart
Insert stakes at planting time to avoid damaging roots later
Handle carefully—eyes are fragile

Indoor Starting: Plant in pots with porous potting soil and compost. Cover completely, water at planting, then weekly or mist every 2 days. Don't overwater before sprouting.

Watering: Don't overwater young plants—they can rot. Once established, provide 1 inch of water weekly. During hot or dry spells, water deeply every 2-3 days. Water at the base to keep foliage dry.

Fertilizing: Apply low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer monthly after plants are established. Too much nitrogen produces foliage over blooms.

Deadheading: Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.

Support: Tie growing stems to stakes with soft twine as plants grow taller.

Pests & Disease: Watch for aphids, earwigs, and slugs. Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.