WATERLILY DAHLIAS
Waterlily Dahlias have the characteristics of decorative dahlias, but with less rows of
petals and a shallower bloom, giving a flat appearance at the back. No giant or large
sized waterlilies are currently known.
Waterlily dahlias have fully double blooms characterised by broad and generally sparse
ray florets, which are straight or slightly involute along their length giving the flower
a shallow appearance. The depth should be less than half the diameter of the bloom.

Bracken Ballerina, small waterlily
Medium-flowered Waterlily Dahlias have blooms usually
between 150 mm. (6in.) and 200 mm. (8in.) in diameter.
have blooms usually between
4" (102mm) and 6" (152mm) in diameter
have blooms not
usually exceeding 4" (102mm) in diameter

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