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Moana Nursery High Desert Plant Finder & Guide

Group/Class:  Mystic Series

Brand:  Plant Haven International

Description:

Jewel toned, magenta blooms contrast against glossy mahogany-black foliage on this compact, rounded variety; a unique and interesting addition to borders, garden beds or patios; great cut flower quality; no staking required; attracts pollinators

Ornamental Features

Mystic Dahlias™ Mystic Wizard Dahlia features showy fuchsia daisy flowers at the ends of the stems from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its glossy pointy leaves remain burgundy in color with hints of black throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Mystic Dahlias™ Mystic Wizard Dahlia is an herbaceous annual with a more or less rounded form. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Mystic Dahlias™ Mystic Wizard Dahlia is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Border Edging
• General Garden Use
• Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Mystic Dahlias™ Mystic Wizard Dahlia will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. Although it's not a true annual, this plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. This plant does not require much in the way of fertilizing once established. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Mystic Dahlias™ Mystic Wizard Dahlia is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It can be used either as 'filler' or as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, depending on the height and form of the other plants used in the container planting. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.