The Dahlia Cactus ‘Wagschal Krone’ is a striking, spiky-petaled tender perennial. Grown from tuberous roots rather than true bulbs, it produces dramatic blooms with narrow, curled-back petals. It thrives in full sun, reaches roughly 100–120 cm in height, and blooms continuously from summer to the first frost. [1, 2, 3]
Growing Tips for Wagschal Krone
- Planting: Plant the tuberous clump horizontally or with the “eye” (where new growth sprouts) pointing upward about 8cm deep in rich, well-draining soil. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to maximize flowering.
- Staking: Because of the large blooms and tall, slender stems, the plant will require staking to stay upright in windy weather. [1]
- Watering & Feeding: Water deeply once the plants are established (keep soil moist but not waterlogged). Avoid heavy nitrogen fertilizers, as this can encourage leaves at the expense of flowers. [1, 2, 3]
