Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Size: Ball (BA): over 3.5 inches in diameter.
Form: Ball (BA)
Color: Dark Red (DR)
Year Introduced: 1969
Country of Origin: United States
Hybridizer or Originator: Palminteri
ADS Classification Code: 6007

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

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Location: Basement
Date: 2015-0420
Location: The Park - full sun garden
Date: 2013-0828
Location: The Park
Date: 2013-0823
Location: The Park
Date: 2013-0826
Location: The Park - full sun
Date: 2013-1014
Blooms deep within the plant as well as above.

Photo Courtesy of Lynch Creek Farms.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by Potplucker on Jul 2, 2023 5:54 AM concerning plant:
    Paul Smith was my grandfather on my mother's side. We were estranged and I am not a gardener. Mom happened to mention his passion for cultivation of the Paul Smith Dahlia in the last days of her life. Just wanted to thank all who continue the flower's existence. As I understand it is not an easy task.

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