Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Size: Large (A): over 8 to 10 inches in diameter.
Form: Semi-Cactus (SC)
Color: Pink (PK)
Year Introduced: 1955
Country of Origin: United States
Hybridizer or Originator: Baker
ADS Classification Code: 1204

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Flowers: Showy
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Propagate by taking cuttings of newly emerged shoots
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Dahlia
  • Semi Cactus Dahlia

Photo Gallery
Location: Northeast, Ohio
Date: 2014-09-08
Location: Dahlia Hill, Midland, Michigan
Date: 2019-10-05
A beautiful blend of pastel peach and apricot hues.  Calling this
Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2013-12-09
Dahlia 'Surprise'  Type(SC) Color(PK) Class(1204)  Year(1955) Ori
Location: My Yard
Date: 2022-10-31

Date: 2012-01-26
Courtesy Alpha Dahlias
  • Uploaded by vic

Date: 2009-08-11

Photo Courtesy of Lynch Creek Farms.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2011-09-01

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