Dahlia Bellini

A medium-early dahlia with semi-flowered flowers in deep pink and pale pink. It captures the heart at first sight. It was developed more recently in 2004. Originator: Verwer, Gebr. (Netherlands).

Heleri Bellini is a cultivar of the group of ornamental dahlias. A low shrunken variety in the Gallery range. The main advantage of this lovely plant is its long flowering time. The first buds usually appear in late June and July and flower until frost, sometimes in October-November. Inflorescences are small, up to 10-15 cm in diameter. Inflorescences consist of lingual and tubular flowers. The uvular flowers are flat, slightly twisted and bent back toward the stem. This makes the inflorescence unusually lush. The tubular flowers are unsightly. The leaves are a deep green colour. Their shape is oval. The bright flowers contrast spectacularly against the background of the leaves. The bush is short, upright and branched, with sturdy, densely pubescent stems.

All dahlias have similar soil requirements. This variety is no exception. It grows well in a sunny, wind-protected location. It does not need to be tied. The plant requires a lot of moisture. Suitable for creating borders and for growing in containers. In winter, after the first autumn frosts, dig the plant out and trim off the stems, leaving 10-20 cm above the ground. Place the tubers in boxes with sawdust, peat or sand. Store the tubers in dry, frost-free rooms at a temperature of 5-8 °C. Germinated tubers should be planted in the garden in May, once the threat of frost has passed. Removing the faded flowers prolongs flowering. Suitable for cutting. The plant is 30-45 cm tall and up to 40-45 cm wide.