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GIANT-FLOWERED CACTUS DAHLIAS

Cactus Dahlias have fully double blooms, the ray florets are usually pointed, the majority narrow and revolute for more than half their length (longitudinal axis) and either straight or incurving.

Giant-Flowered Cactus Dahlias have blooms usually over 10" (254mm) in diameter

Large Cactus  Medium Cactus  Small Cactus Miniature Cactus

The following list includes the varieties listed by the NDS in 2005.

Subtype

(Lil.) indicates a lilliput dahlia, which is usually less than 15 inches (45cms) in height and with flowers not normally bigger than 2 inch diameter.

(Dw.B.) indicates a dwarf bedding variety which does not normally exceed 24 inches (60cms) in height

Use

C. indicates suitable as a cut flower, ie it has long wiry stems.

E. indictes the variety is suitable for exhibition purposes.

G. indictes suitable for general garden use.

P. indicates the variety is suitable for growing in pots or patio containers.

Dual indictes that the variety is valid for more than one size classification

Last updated April 27, 2005

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