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Dahlia ‘Ferncliff Thunder’
Description
The base of these blooms is a pale yellow dipped in smoky purple, similar in shade to ‘Foxy Lady’. While plants aren’t tall, what they lack in height, they make up for in unique coloring, displaying a slight iridescent quality. An excellent addition to the front of the border and great for wedding work.
Details
Bloom size: up to 4 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
The base of these blooms is a pale yellow dipped in smoky purple, similar in shade to ‘Foxy Lady’. While plants aren’t tall, what they lack in height, they make up for in unique coloring, displaying a slight iridescent quality. An excellent addition to the front of the border and great for wedding work.
Details
Bloom size: up to 4 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Sources
How to Grow
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