Spectacular Violet Blossom Snow Dahlia
Violet Snow Dahlia belongs to hybrid semi-miniature varieties. Among other varieties of this flower, it stands out for its abundant and long flowering, which, moreover, is very effective due to the large, stuffed inflorescences that almost completely cover the bush. Violet lovers appreciate the hybrid not only for its highly decorative look, but also for the fact that it develops quickly, and is easy and undemanding to care for.
What does the plant look like?
Violet Snow Dahlia grows not very large: light, slightly quilted leaves with small denticles along the edge of the leaf plate independently form a dense rosette (on average 10 cm). After 8 months from the moment of planting, when the bush has at least 2 rows of leaves, short flower stalks begin to form on it. On each of them, from 3 to 5 buds are tied, painted green. As they unfold, they turn into fairly large double flowers up to 4 cm in diameter, while the green color is gradually replaced by white, leaving behind only a wide border.
It is noteworthy that in some specimens, clearly visible blue shadows may appear on the flowers. Experienced growers argue that such a plant is already a sport, and not a varietal one.
Its name violet received for the peculiar shape of inflorescences - separately located elongated petals are collected in the form of a bowl and resemble a dahlia flower. They stay on the bush for a very long time, at least 2 months, and new buds bloom even before the first flowers fade, so that the bush is always covered with a gorgeous white hat during this period. This lush and undulating bloom sets the Snow Dahlia apart from other hybrids.
Growing features
Hybrid care is generally no different from growing other types of violets. Snow dahlia grows very quickly, and the first flowering occurs before the bush reaches one year. For breeding violets use cuttings - they are also very tenacious and take root well.
The violet retains its characteristic green border on the petals even when kept in a very warm room.
The only nuance to which you should pay attention is the tendency to sport. Most often, white flowers turn blue, or blue-green, and the leaves love to darken.