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MINIATURE-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.

Miniature-Flowered Cactus Dahlias have blooms not usually exceeding 4" (102mm) in diameter

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Weston Spanish Dancer, miniature cactus

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

variety

subtype

colour

use

intro

raiser

country

height

Aitara Caress

 

Pk.

E.C.

2003

tapley

Aus

110

Aitara Cloud

 

W.

E.C.G.

2002

Tapley

Aus

100

Avon Angela

 

W.-L.Bls

E.C.

2012

roberts,m-j

UK

 

Carol's Spanish Dancer

 

W.-Pu.Bls

E.G.C.

2010

grange,e

UK

0

Glenbank Twinkle

 

W.-R.Bic.

G

1982

Davidson

Aus

120

Gracie S.

 

Pu.

E.G.

2003

senior,m

USA

105

Josudi Hercules

 

Pk.

E.G.C.

2014

greenway,p

UK

0

Josudi Telstar

 

O.Bls

E.G.C.

2012

greenway,p

UK

0

Ryecroft Pixie

 

Pk.-Y.Bls

E.G.C.

2011

godsmark

UK

 

Ryecroft Sparkler

 

Y.

E.G.

2009

godsmark

UK

 

Tom McLelland

 

Br.

E.G.C.

2015

roberts,m

UK

120

Tui Avis

 

Pk.

E.G.

1997

Buckley

NZ

100

Weston Buccaneer

 

Pu.

E.G.C.

2005

McLelland

UK

110

Weston Corsair

 

R.

E.G.C.

2005

McLelland

UK

 

Weston Flamingo

 

O.

E.G.

2001

Mclelland

UK

150

Weston Nugget

 

Br.

E.G.

1995

Mclelland

UK

120

Weston Pirate

 

R.

E.G.

1998

Mclelland

UK

120

Weston Spanish Dancer

 

R.-Y.Bic

E.G.C.

2000

Mclelland

UK

120

Weston Sunup

 

Br.

E.G.

2001

Mclelland

UK

100

 

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.

Some more miniature cactus

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Amgard Memories

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Glenbank Twinkle

Carol's Spanish Dancer

Weston Kelpie

Weston Pirate

Phil's Kelpie

Avon Snowflake

Ryecroft Sparkler

Weston Corsair

 

 

 

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Last updated November 25, 2017

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