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Asteraceae
Bicoloured decorative dahlia for arrangements
‘Cranberry Classic’ decorative dahlia (Dahlia ‘Cranberry Classic’)
Product code : VAN-327-405-35
One No1 tuber produces a 90 cm bicoloured decorative dahlia with fully double pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red flowers 10 to 14 cm wide. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a.
- Quantity
- 1 tuber
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Annual under Quebec conditions
- Hardiness
- Zone 8; lift the tuber in colder regions
Discover the plant
Common name‘Cranberry Classic’ decorative dahlia
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusDahlia
SpeciesGarden hybrid in the Decorative Group
CultivarCranberry Classic
TypeDormant tuber
Botanical nameDahlia
Reproducible seedsYes
‘Cranberry Classic’ decorative dahlia (Dahlia ‘Cranberry Classic’) Cranberry Classic dahlia is a decorative cultivar with large fully double flowers 10 to 14 cm wide. Gently curved petals show pale pink upper surfaces brushed with purple and darker cranberry-red reverses, producing a hand-painted effect as flowerheads unfold. The upright clump reaches approximately 90 cm tall and 50 cm wide, with green foliage highlighting the bicoloured tones. This pink and cranberry dahlia flowers from July until the first frost. Supplied by Van Noort as one No1 tuber, it provides a refined presence for cutting gardens and summer borders while every opening bloom reveals a slightly different balance of colour. Cranberry Classic is a fully.
Plant the tuber in spring after the final frost once soil has warmed, setting it 10 cm deep and 50 cm from neighbouring plants. Position it horizontally with the bud facing upward in a sheltered site receiving full sun. Choose fertile organic-rich soil that stays moist yet drains freely. Water lightly at first, then deeply at the base when the surface dries after shoots emerge. Incorporate mature compost and apply fertilizer relatively low in nitrogen and richer in potassium while buds develop. Pinch young stems, install a stake early, and remove faded blooms regularly to maintain fresh growth and strong flowering until autumn. Cranberry Classic.
Place Cranberry Classic in a border combining silver, white, and burgundy with white cosmos, blue salvias, Verbena bonariensis, and fine grasses. Its intermediate height suits the middle of a bed, a cutting garden, or one large stable container. Harvest flowers when nearly fully open because dahlias do not continue opening after cutting. Refresh vase water often and recut stems. In Quebec, lift the tuber after frost blackens foliage, allow its surface to dry, remove damaged sections, and store it labelled somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect it monthly and retain only firm tissue carrying a healthy viable bud for spring planting. Cranberry Classic is.
Planting guide
Plant well.Grow beautifully.
Planting depth
10 cm (4 in)
Spacing / density
50 cm (20 in) between plants
Best planting time
May to early June once soil is warm
Propagation
Division of a tuber carrying a viable bud
Growing method
After frost, set the tuber horizontally 10 cm deep, allow 50 cm, water carefully, pinch, stake, and remove faded flowers. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
5 °C (41 °F)
Care level
Moderate
Watering
Water lightly before emergence, then deeply at the base when the surface dries, avoiding standing moisture and wet evening foliage. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure..
Soil type
Prepare fertile, humus-rich, loosened, freely drained soil able to retain even moisture without saturating the tuber. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before planting, then use fertilizer richer in potassium and moderate in nitrogen from bud formation. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer.
Moisture
Maintain even moisture during active growth and bud formation, with rapid drainage after rainfall or watering. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium.
Seasonal care
In spring, prepare soil, plant, pinch, and stake. In summer, water, feed, harvest, and deadhead. In autumn, lift. In winter, inspect. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
At least 45 cm wide and deep
Grow the tuber in a stable container at least 45 cm wide, freely drained and filled with fertile potting mix, then monitor water, feeding, staking, and storage. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
90 cm (35 in)
Width / spread
50 cm (20 in)
Flower color
Pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous after frost
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Upright clump
Bloom period
Fully double flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide repeat from July until frost, blending pale pink, purple, and dark cranberry reverses. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves.
Harvest
July to October. Pick the flowers when they are fully open for the best vase life.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Pair with white cosmos, blue salvias, Verbena bonariensis, burgundy amaranths, and fine grasses sharing sun and drained soil. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should Cranberry Classic be planted in Quebec?
Wait until frost has ended and soil has warmed, generally from May to early June. Set the tuber horizontally 10 cm deep. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double.
Which colours does this dahlia produce?
Petals combine pale pink upper surfaces brushed with purple and dark cranberry-red reverses. Their curvature gradually reveals this bicoloured contrast. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia.
Is it suitable for arrangements?
Yes. Harvest flowerheads nearly fully open early in the morning, then recut stems and refresh water often because dahlias do not continue opening after cutting. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is.
Can it be grown in a container?
Yes, choose a stable container at least 45 cm wide with several holes. Fertile potting mix, consistent watering, and a stake support the clump. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a.
How should the tuber be stored over winter?
After the first frost, cut stems, lift the tuber, dry its surface, and keep it labelled somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering. Fertile humus-rich freely drained soil remains moist without holding water around the tuber. Compost improves structure. Fertilizer richer in potassium supports buds. Pinching branches the clump. A stake installed early protects stems. Cutting nearly open flowers extends harvest. After frost, the tuber is lifted, surface-dried, then kept somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Cranberry Classic is a fully double.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Fully double flowers conceal the central disc and offer little accessible pollen or nectar; include open-flowered companions to support visiting insects. Cranberry Classic is a fully double decorative dahlia whose curved florets blend pale pink, purple, and cranberry-red reverses. Flowerheads 10 to 14 cm wide bring remarkable bicoloured depth on upright stems. Full sun encourages sturdy growth and abundant flowering..
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