Dahlia ‘Nana’s Petals’
Description
I hunted for this elusive variety for 3 years before finally snagging it. I had really high hopes for this one—and it surpassed all of them! Plants have rich, dark green foliage and are surprisingly well behaved, topping out at about 4 ft by season’s end. The dense, bushy plants are smothered with the prettiest upward-facing, soft buttercream blooms with a thick peach stripe down the center of each petal. Each flower has a double layer of thick, peach-kissed twizzles encircling a bright orange-yellow center. Although the flowers look quite delicate, they last surprisingly well in the vase. A top favorite!
Details
Bloom size: 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
I hunted for this elusive variety for 3 years before finally snagging it. I had really high hopes for this one—and it surpassed all of them! Plants have rich, dark green foliage and are surprisingly well behaved, topping out at about 4 ft by season’s end. The dense, bushy plants are smothered with the prettiest upward-facing, soft buttercream blooms with a thick peach stripe down the center of each petal. Each flower has a double layer of thick, peach-kissed twizzles encircling a bright orange-yellow center. Although the flowers look quite delicate, they last surprisingly well in the vase. A top favorite!
Details
Bloom size: 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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