Class assignment. Information regarding the varieties of Dahlias.

1. MCCAULSKY
Dahlias are perennials that are celebrated for
their myriad of colors, petals and sizes. They
are also easy to grow.

2. Shea’s Rainbow
Height - 4‘ (stake
recommended).
Blooms - 5"
Color - Variegated
Pink & Yellow.
This variety of Dahlia
is a good small cut
flower. Its easy to
grow and very prolific.

3. HONKA
Height - 2.5'
Blooms - 4"
Form - Orchid
This variety of Dahlia
adds interesting
texture to garden
and floral bouquets
because of its great
form and color.

4. AC Abby
Height - 2.5'
Blooms - 6"
Form - B sized Cactus
Flame dahlia
This variety of Dahlia
is an eye catching
blend of colors and a
very vigorous plant
with very straight,
strong, long stems.

5. Brookside J. Cooley
Height - 3-3.5’ (0.91-
1.07m)
Blooms - Miniature to
4" diameter.
Form - B sized Cactus
Flame dahlia
Cute, well-formed
blooms with nice,
medium yellow,
blunted petal tips.

6. SPIKE
Height – 3’- 3.5’
Blooms – Giant, over
10" in diameter.
Form - B sized Cactus
Flame dahlia
Petals are flat at base
and float in a very
white goodness to
their tips.

7. RaeAnn’s Peach
Height - 4.5’
Blooms - 4" diameter.
Color- Orange & Red
Cream of the crop blooms and a wonderful color
combination.

8. Kidd’s Climax
Height – 4 ft- (1.22m)
Stake needed.
Blooms - Large 8-10"
diameter.
Color- White, Lavender
and Yellow.
Lackluster variety and a wonderful color combination.

9. Jessie G. “Red”
Height – 5’ (Stake
needed).
Blooms - 4" diameter.
Color - Purple.
A beautiful deep purple, burgundy ball shaped dahlia
that produces lots of blooms. The flower does not
fade, and is long lasting.