Dahlia Figaro: growing from seed, care instructions

The article describes in detail the Figaro dahlia: growing from seeds, rules of care.

Dahlia Figaro: basic information

Dahlia Figaro: photo

Many varieties of dahlias are popular with gardeners, and these flowers also belong to special plants. After all, they can delight the eye of a gardener until late autumn, and not every culture can boast of this. Planting dahlias on the site will not only decorate the site, but also increase the percentage of fertilization of other plants that grow near the dahlias. How is it? And so that dahlias attract the attention of bees, and in the meantime they pollinate not only the flower, but also planted plants nearby. Therefore, if you want to increase your yield, then plant dahlias next to vegetables or fruits. Also, dahlias are unpretentious and grow well in different areas.
Recently, the Figaro variety has become popular, because of its pleasant appearance.

Dahlia Figaro mix: legend of appearance, appearance

Dahlia Figaro: photo of the variety

There is a whole legend about the appearance of dahlias. In the distant past, when severe frosts came and people tried to maintain their existence by any means. They lit a fire and together did not let it go out. But one day, after the fire was extinguished, a flower began to grow on the coals. He was extraordinarily beautiful and in appearance resembled a flame of fire. Thanks to this plant, people survived the period of frost, and as a result, it became their talisman, which helped them to survive.

Scientists claim that dahlias originated in Central and South America, therefore these countries are considered the birthplace of the plant. Growing up in America, the dahlia could reach up to 5 meters in height.

Note: Early varieties of dahlias were eaten, more precisely, its tubers, but now, due to laboratory breeding of varieties, they should never be fed with them.

Years later, dahlias were brought to Europe, after which they spread throughout the planet.

Plant appearance

This variety belongs to dwarf, it has interesting double flowers, as well as dense compact bushes. The maximum height of the variety can be about 25 centimeters, and Figaro is up to 8 centimeters wide. A feature of this variety is that it has a huge number of inflorescences. On average, this number reaches 20 pieces and this is only on one bush.
The color can be different, which is why he was given the name Figaro, which means different or diversity. Also, the variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, in order to grow Figaro, you only need basic care work.

Dahlia Figaro: growing from seed, planting dates, collecting seed

Dahlia Figaro: growing from seed, planting dates, collecting seed

The variety should be planted in spring, as the soil is well warmed up during this period. Planting is carried out in early or mid-spring, or rather in the first half of March or in the first half of April, depending on weather conditions and soil temperature.

If you are planting dahlias in order to breed them in the future, planting is done a little earlier.

Dahlia Figaro seeds can be purchased at your regular gardening store, or you can pick them yourself. Seed collection begins in the autumn, when the flowers have already dried up. These flowers contain the most mature seeds.To collect the seeds, you need to separate them from the flower and dry well. The dried seed is placed in a paper bag and left until the appointed time.

Note: It should be borne in mind that the seed that was collected from dahlia flowers does not retain complete hereditary information. Therefore, the plant may differ in appearance from the donor plant.

Dahlia Figaro: instructions for growing

Dahlia Figaro mix is ​​grown only by seeds. It is worth considering that the landing is carried out in stages and strictly according to the instructions.

• First you need to prepare containers where the seedlings will grow. If using plastic containers, they must be prepared in advance. Preparation consists in making small holes at the bottom of the container through which excess moisture will leave and oxygen will pass. These holes will serve as a drainage system in this container. The plastic container is filled with planting mixture.
  If you plan to plant in pots, then rinse them well with a special product or regular soap. Without thorough washing, dirt that remains in the pot can cause illness.
• Then you need to prepare the seeds, for this they should be put in a solution of water and aloe juice for 8-9 hours. The solution is prepared in a 3: 1 ratio. This treatment is optional, but it will help the seeds develop faster and have a stronger immune system.
• After preparing the container and seeds, they must be planted in the ground and covered.
• For the best effect, the ground is covered with foil or glass. At the same time, heat will be retained and the seeds will sprout faster. The container with seeds should be left for 3-4 days in a warm place.
• After a few days, shoots will begin to form under the film, but you should not remove the shelter ahead of time. The film is removed when the sprouts have reached at least 1 centimeter and it must be taken into account that there is no sun. After all, the sun can damage the sprouts. Therefore, before you remove the film, take the container to a room where there is no sunlight.
• After the sprouts become stronger, it is necessary to transplant the sprouts into separate containers. A pick will help the plant develop without problems. Otherwise, the plant will grow very thin, as the sprouts will interfere with each other's development. Transplanting should be carried out in sod soil, as this will contribute to the good development of a strong plant.
• After the plant takes root in a new place, you need to add a small amount of fertilizer to the pot. For this, any complex feeding can be used. It is necessary to use 1.5 times less feeding than what is written in the instructions.
• Dahlia grows fast enough, therefore, in order for the plant to grow in the future, it is better to pinch it when more than 6 leaves appear, this is done at the level of 4-5 leaves.
• After some time, the dahlias will fully grow stronger and will be ready to be transplanted to an open place. Transplanting into open ground should be carried out only in warm weather, only there should be no aggressive sunlight so that burns do not appear on the plant.

Note: Before transplanting, it is necessary to harden the plant a little for 7-14 days. To do this, it must be placed on the balcony, in the fresh air, so that the plant slowly gets used to it. First, the dahlia is left in the fresh air for 30-40 minutes, then every day the time is increased to 24 hours.

Dahlia Figaro Terry: planting and care

Disembarkation should be carried out in the spring, or rather at the end of May. It should be borne in mind that the size of the pit should correspond to the size of the root system of the plant. Usually, a hole is dug about 50 centimeters deep, 45 centimeters wide. Before planting the plant, put a mixture of earth mixed with compost or humus at the bottom of the pit. Then you need to pour some soil and form a mound.It is in this mound that the root system of the dahlia is installed and sprinkled with soil. After planting, you need to water the dahlia well and mulch. For mulching, you can use peat, sawdust, hay, compost or just earth. It is necessary to lay out a layer of mulch about 5-6 centimeters in height.

It is very easy to care for Figaro as it does not require any special care. Basic care will be enough for him. Basic jobs include watering, loosening after watering or rains, mulching and pruning. Pruning is carried out sanitary, that is, sluggish parts of the plant, dried flowers should be removed, and weeding should also be carried out.

Before the onset of frost, the flowers must be covered with some kind of material to protect it from the effects of the cold.

Dahlia Figaro