Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Size: Large (A): over 8 to 10 inches in diameter.
Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
Informal Decorative (ID)
Color: Lavender (L)
Year Introduced: 2000
Country of Origin: USA
Hybridizer or Originator: Swan Island Dahlias
ADS Classification Code: 1008

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Inflorescence Height: 4.5 feet
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

Image
Common names
  • Dahlia

Photo Gallery
Location: Dahlia Hill, Midland, Michigan
Date: 2018-09-08
Blooms eventually turn back their petals to achieve a typical dom
Location: GIBSONIA, PA 
Date: Summer 2020
Smaller than expected
Location: Dahlia Hill, Midland, Michigan
Date: 2018-09-08
Nominally 'lavender' according to the ADS registry, but to my eye
Location: My Yard
Date: 2022-09-22
Location: Dahlia Hill, Midland, Michigan
Date: 2018-09-08
Opening bloom of dahlia Oregon Reign
Location: My Yard
Date: 2022-09-22
Uploaded by Paul2032
Location: National Botanical Garden of Latvia
Date: 2013-09-27

Photo courtesy of Swan Island Dahlias. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Gorgeous!! by virginiarose Feb 5, 2021 11:54 AM 1

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