Dahlia - Cryfield Harmony

Dahlia - Cryfield Harmonyis a vibrant garden showpiece, featuring lush, multi-layered blooms in a harmonious blend of magenta and white hues, perfect for gardeners seeking both color and texture. This striking dahlia is prized for its bold, bi-color flowers and robust growth, making it a favorite for dramatic borders, cottage gardens, and eye-catching floral displays. Cryfield Harmony offers a long-lasting bloom period, ensuring continuous visual interest from midsummer into autumn. Its strong stems and prolific flowering habit make it ideal for cut arrangements, while its pollen-rich centers attract bees and butterflies, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem. Low-maintenance and adaptable, this dahlia thrives in sunny locations and rewards attentive gardeners with exceptional performance in colder climates, especially where season-long color is desired.

Key Features

• Bold, bi-color blooms in magenta and white create a striking visual impact.
• Extended blooming from midsummer through autumn for reliable garden color.
• Sturdy stems support abundant flowers, perfect for cutting and arranging.
• Attracts beneficial pollinators, enhancing ecological diversity in the garden.
• Versatile for use in borders, cottage gardens, and vibrant mixed plantings.
• Adaptable and easy to grow in well-drained soils, ideal for gardeners in cold climates.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements:
   Prefers full sun for a minimum of 6 hours per day.
2. Watering:
   Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Ensure consistent moisture but avoid soggy soil to prevent tuber rot.
3. Soil Type:
   Thrives in well-draining loamy or sandy soil, enriched with compost for best growth.
4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:
   Hardy to Zone 3b; protect from frost when temperatures fall below -5 °C.
5. Fertilizer:
   Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4 weeks during the growing season to support healthy blooms.
6. Pruning & Maintenance:
   Remove spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming. Stake plants if needed to support heavy blooms.
7. Special Notes:
   Dig up and store tubers in a cool, dry place after the first frost for overwintering in Zone 3b. Replant in spring after soil has warmed.