Dahlia ‘Orange Hype’
Description
Plants get quite large, between 5 and 6 ft tall, and are loaded with an endless supply of flowers that ride atop dark chocolate stems. The outer petals are a soft peachy-orange with a reddish base, and a ring of long, wavy twizzles tipped in iridescent lavender surrounds the golden center. The color combination is mesmerizing and it’s hard to believe they’re real. These beautiful blooms also have an excellent vase life and are one of my favorites to arrange with. A must-grow!
Details
Form: collarette
Bloom size: 4 to 6 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Bloom size: 4 to 6 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
Dahlias don’t unfurl much once they’ve been harvested so it’s important to not pick them too early. Harvest when blooms are three-quarters of the way open, but not overly ripe. Check the back of each flower head, looking for firm and lush petals versus papery or slightly dehydrated ones. Place into water with hydrator, or sear stem ends by placing into 160°F to 180°F (just off boiling) water and allow to cool for one hour. Expect a vase life of 5 days.
Details
Description
Plants get quite large, between 5 and 6 ft tall, and are loaded with an endless supply of flowers that ride atop dark chocolate stems. The outer petals are a soft peachy-orange with a reddish base, and a ring of long, wavy twizzles tipped in iridescent lavender surrounds the golden center. The color combination is mesmerizing and it’s hard to believe they’re real. These beautiful blooms also have an excellent vase life and are one of my favorites to arrange with. A must-grow!
Details
Form: collarette
Bloom size: 4 to 6 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Bloom size: 4 to 6 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
Dahlias don’t unfurl much once they’ve been harvested so it’s important to not pick them too early. Harvest when blooms are three-quarters of the way open, but not overly ripe. Check the back of each flower head, looking for firm and lush petals versus papery or slightly dehydrated ones. Place into water with hydrator, or sear stem ends by placing into 160°F to 180°F (just off boiling) water and allow to cool for one hour. Expect a vase life of 5 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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