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MEDIUM-FLOWERED CACTUS DAHLIAS

Cactus dahlias have fully double blooms, the ray florets are usually pointed, the majority narrow and revolute for 65% or more of their length (longitudinal axis) and either straight or incurving.

Medium-Flowered Cactus Dahlias have blooms usually between 6" (152mm) and 8" (203mm) in diameter

This is Hillcrest Royal

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The following list includes the varieties listed by the NDS in 2018.

variety	subtype	colour	use	intro	raiser	country	height
Classic A1		O.	E.G.	1994	Connell	USA	110
Clearview Sharron		Y.	E.	2015	parshall	USA	0
Good Earth		Pk.-W.Bls.	G.	1952	Ballego	NL	100
Hillcrest Royal		Pu.	E.G.C.	1991	Jackson	UK	120
Nuit d'Ete		R.	G.	1969	chevalier	F	90
Orfeo		Pu.	G.	1951	Bruidegom	NL	100
Raiser's Pride		Pk.-Y.Bls.	E.	1960	Maarse	NL	120
Sure Thing		R.	E.G.	1966	Bruidegom	NL	110

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.

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Last updated November 25, 2017

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