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Anyone recognise this Lidl dahlia?

NollieNollie Posts: 7,022
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It was meant to be Colour Spectacle (bright orange with white tips) but is clearly not! Flowers are big, 20cm/8” across, plant 120cm/4ft tall. Here it is in various stages from bud opening to fading bloom:




Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.

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  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,022
    The above doesn’t ring a bell with any Lidl dahlia tuber fans?! Maybe they have different stock every year... I think I might of found it, tho, this looks very close:



    The size is the same. Mine looks a bit pinkier but that is par for the course in my heat. Even tho it wasn't as expected, it’s pretty impressive, so might try and get a few more for next year.
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,435
    Not all Dahlia tubers/plants will necessarily have a cultivar name.
    It could be a cross between several Dahlia's and as such be nameless.
    Enjoy it ...it is a wonderful colour.
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,022
    So it might be a mongrel? Oh well, it’s in good company, Silver Surfer and I am indeed enjoying it!

    The Whitteman’s Best looks close enough, so will order some of those as new playmates.
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
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