Dahlia Anemone Alyshia’ (x1)

Bring a touch of romance and soft texture to your summer garden with Dahlia Alyshia. This Anemone-flowered variety is truly unique, featuring a central powder puff of dense, tubular florets surrounded by a delicate ring of flat outer petals. The color is an exquisite, pale pastel pink that adds a dreamy, ethereal feel to garden borders and floral arrangements.

Key Features for Malta:

Unique Flower Form: The anemone-shaped blooms offer a sophisticated alternative to traditional dahlias, looking almost like an exotic pincushion.

Pollinator Friendly: Unlike heavy double dahlias, the semi-open center of Alyshia is more accessible to bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to a Maltese wildlife garden.

Dreamy Pastel Palette: The soft pink hue is perfect for creating a cottage garden look and pairs beautifully with whites, lavenders, and silvers.

Strong & Reliable: Despite its delicate appearance, this variety is a sturdy grower that produces a wealth of blooms from early summer until the first signs of winter.

Expert Tips for Growing Alyshia in Malta: To maintain those delicate pastel blooms:

Light Shade: In the intense Maltese sun, pastel flowers can sometimes fade. Planting Alyshia in a spot that receives morning sun but has light shade during the scorching afternoon hours will keep the pink color looking fresh.

Staking: Because it produces many medium-sized flowers, a small support or stake is recommended to prevent the stems from bending during a summer storm or heavy wind.

Fertilizing: Feed every 2 weeks with a high-potash liquid fertilizer (like tomato feed) once the first buds appear to encourage a continuous powder puff display.

Air Circulation: Space your plants well to ensure good airflow; this is especially important in Maltas humid coastal areas to prevent powdery mildew.

Watering: Water deeply and regularly, especially during the dry July and August months, ensuring the soil remains moist but never soggy.

Color: Soft Pastel Pink.

Bloom Time: July October.

Height: Approx. 80 100 cm.

Season: Summer Bloomer.

Other Names:Dahlia Alyshia, Anemone-Flowered Dahlia Alyshia, Powder Puff Dahlia, Soft Pink Anemone Dahlia