Dahlia ‘Valley Porcupine’
Description
This adorable bloomer is a favorite with every floral designer who visits our farm. The petite, spiky, creamy-blush flowers are prickly to the touch, which is how it got its name. It’s a fantastic, long-lasting cut flower that’s perfect for arranging.
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
This adorable bloomer is a favorite with every floral designer who visits our farm. The petite, spiky, creamy-blush flowers are prickly to the touch, which is how it got its name. It’s a fantastic, long-lasting cut flower that’s perfect for arranging.
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

Summer Mini Course
Learn how to grow, harvest & arrange beautiful cut flowers
In our upcoming three-part video series, you’ll learn a simple step to double the number of blooms your plants produce, how to cut and care for your flowers for the longest vase life, and how to make mixed bouquets quickly and efficiently.