Dahlia 'Ellen Houston'

Dahlia hybrid 'Ellen Huston'

Dahlia 'Ellen Huston' (Dahlia hybrid 'Ellen Huston') is one of the beautiful flowering dahlia varieties frequently used for ornamental purposes. The following is information regarding this variety's growth characteristics, propagation methods, cultivation methods, garden uses, and major pests and diseases and control methods.

Growth Characteristics
- Flower Color: Generally produces showy red or scarlet flowers.
- Flowering Period: Blooms from summer to autumn.
- Size: The plant grows to a height of approximately 60 to 90 cm.
- Leaves: Has dark green leaves.

Propagation Methods
- Bulb Division: Dahlias are primarily propagated by dividing bulbs. In autumn, after the leaves have withered and fallen, dig up the bulbs and divide them.
- Cuttings: It can also be propagated through stem cuttings in the spring.

Cultivation Methods
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. - Sunlight: It thrives in sunny locations and can grow to some extent in partial shade.
- Watering: Water thoroughly in well-draining soil. However, avoid overwatering.
- Fertilizer: It is recommended to provide sufficient nutrients using organic fertilizer before and during flowering.

Garden Use
- Decoration: The deep, vibrant colors of the flowers make it suitable as a focal point in the garden.
- Borders: It can be planted along paths or borders for decoration.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Diseases: It is susceptible to viral and fungal diseases, so maintain a well-ventilated environment and be careful not to let the soil become excessively wet.
- Pests: Aphids and slugs are major pests.
- Control Methods:
- Natural Control: Attract beneficial insects or eliminate insects using soapy water, etc.
- Chemical Control: Use pesticides selectively only when necessary to minimize environmental impact. It is important to always make an effort to cultivate dahlias successfully by applying customized cultivation methods according to the climate and soil conditions of each region.

Plant Family	Asteraceae
Height	30~60cm
Spread	30~60cm
Colors	red
Bloom Period	July~August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-10°C

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