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MINIATURE-FLOWERED SEMI-CACTUS DAHLIAS

Semi-Cactus Dahlias have fully double blooms. The ray florets are usually pointed, the majority narrower than those of Decorative Dahlias, but broader than those of Cactus Dahlias, and revolute for half their length (longitudinal axis) or less, broad at the base, and either straight or incurving.

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

 

Giant Semi-Cactus  Large Semi-Cactus  Medium Semi-Cactus  Small Semi-Cactus

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

variety

subtype

colour

use

intro

raiser

country

height in cms

Andries' Orange

O.

G.C.

1936

Andries

hol

110

Kenora Petite

Pk.

E.

1993

Leroux

usa

Mini Red

R.

E.

1988

Almand

USA

Snip

Br.-O.Bls.

G.

1966

bailey,a

uk

Weston Miss

Y.

E.G.

2001

Mclelland

uk

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

Giant Semi-Cactus  Large Semi-Cactus  Medium Semi-Cactus  Small Semi-Cactus

Last updated April 28, 2005

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