short video of laciniated varieties (Pinelands Princess is the strawberry coloured one)
The romantic beauty of a fringed fimbriata or laciniated dahlia is perfectly illustrated by the soft tones of Pinelands Princess. The double bi-colour blooms have a deep creamy centre, and fine pointed petals are tipped with delicate pink.Some can be slightly darker.
Introduced from South Africa, these 7" blooms are a pink lavender that blends to white in the centre. Very full and lacy flowers grow on a 3 1/2' - 4' plant that has a somewhat compact growing habit. Stunning garden plant.
This dreamy waterlily dahlia is a masterpiece. 5" - 7"Lovely yellow centre radiates out to a light pink/orange waterlily. Stunning in a bouquet or in the garden.
Plants are smothered in long-stemmed flowers all season long. Blooms are both weather resistant & long lasting in the vase. Layers of creamy petals, streaked with cranberry encircle a large, fluffy golden centre. No two flowers are the same. Polka starts out as a blush bloom, before it develops the signature yellow heart with fine lining. Truly one-of-a kind and a favourite of mine.
Colleen Mooney is a unique deep purple large formal decorative bloom that does not fade. (but hard to capture in a photo!) It grows 4' tall here. Hybridized by John Mooney (Hamilton, Ontario). She sure makes a statement with that lovely form & deep jewel toned depth - a pleasure to grow and stunning in bouquets. A real deal show winner. 4-6" blooms
ADS (American Dahlia Society) rating BB FD PR
Harvesting/Vase Life:
Cut when blooms are ¾ of the way open. Check for firm and lush petals at the back versus papery or slightly dehydrated ones. Place into water with hydrator, or sear stem ends by placing into 160-180° water and allow to cool for 1 hour. Blooms will last 5-6 days.