Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins'

Dahlia hybrid 'Sam Hopkins'

The Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins' (Dahlia hybrid 'Sam Hopkins') is a beautiful flowering perennial and one of the most popular varieties for gardens. The following is information regarding this variety's growth characteristics, propagation methods, cultivation techniques, garden uses, major pests and diseases, and control methods.

Growth Characteristics
- Flower Color and Shape: 'Sam Hopkins' primarily produces showy flowers in a deep red color, and the flower size falls into the medium to large range.
- Height: It grows to approximately 1 to 1.2 meters.
- Flowering Season: Generally, it blooms from summer to early autumn.
- Leaves: It has broad, dark green leaves.

Propagation Methods
- Bulb Division: Dahlias are mainly propagated by dividing the bulbs. You can divide and plant the bulbs in the spring before new shoots emerge.
- Seed Propagation: If you desire a variety of flower shapes, you can propagate using seeds. However, propagation by seeds takes a relatively long time, and due to the "parental effect," flowers of various colors can be obtained.

Cultivation Method
- Soil: It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil.
- Sunlight: It requires sufficient sunlight, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Watering: Water moderately in well-drained soil, avoiding excessive moisture.
- Fertilizer: Use general compound fertilizers appropriately, but it is recommended to avoid fertilizers with excessively high nitrogen content.

Uses in the Garden
- Landscape Creation: Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins' can serve as a focal point in the landscape due to its vibrant colors, and can be combined with other plants to create various landscape effects.
- Arrangements and Cut Flowers: It is also suitable as a cut flower due to its tall growth characteristics.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- White Mold: Caused by excessive humidity in the indoor air, it can be controlled using keycaps or fungicides. - Aphids: Since they primarily attack leaves and new shoots, they can be managed using natural pesticides or biological methods such as flooding.
- Snails and Slugs: They are nocturnal; remove them physically or using specialized pesticides.

The Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins' is a plant that allows you to enjoy its beautiful flowers for a long time if provided with proper care and environment. It can be used for various purposes, so please make good use of it.

Plant Family	Asteraceae
Height	90~120cm
Spread	30~60cm
Colors	red, black
Bloom Period	July~August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-10°C

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