Dahlia Helen Richmond

Dahlia Helen Richmond is wrapped in a brilliant shade of purple-pink and hot magenta, carrying soft undertones of lavender and fuchsia that shift to a luminous, sun-kissed ombre glow toward its deeper center. This medium informal decorative marvel unfolds with lush, fully double layers of loose, painterly grace, its long petals gracefully twisting and lightly splitting into subtle laciniated tips that capture the light with outstanding multi-dimensional balance. Bred in the United States by Swan Island Dahlias in 1998 and named in honour of a cherished, long-time family friend, this majestic variety climbs into a towering sentinel reaching up to six feet tall. It holds its proud, exhibition-sized heads firmly on exceptionally thick spires, requiring sturdy staking early in the season to anchor its vigorous, high-impact crown against summer winds until the autumn frosts arrive.

Blooms: 15 – 20 cm
Height: 90 – 120cm

Grower: Swan Island Dalias (USA) , 1998

Dahlias should be planted after the risk of frost has passed and will continue to bloom from early summer until mid-autumn. For optimal growth and flowering, choose a sunny spot to plant the tubers, as Dahlias thrive in full sun.