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Akita

The dahlia that wins 60 awards and still shows up for your garden.

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Novelty Double · 8–10"Dark BlendKonishi (1986)Japan

Akita was bred in Japan by Konishi in 1986. Akita opens with deep crimson petals that melt into a warm golden heart, with ivory tips catching the light from every angle. This is the variety serious growers reach for when they want a bloom that commands a room, performing from midsummer straight through the first frost. It also holds its form on the show bench.

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Availability & pricing

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Novelty Double
Bloom class: A8–10"
Bloom size: 8–10"(20.3–25.4 cm)
Plant height: 35–47"

Color

Color: Dark Blend
Tags: redyellowdark blend

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Exhibition: ✓ Yes

Provenance

1986
Japan
Breeder: Konishi
RHS registration: 103211

Growing Akita

Plant your tubers in full sun once the soil has warmed and all frost risk has passed. Pinch the central growing tip early to encourage more branching and more blooms. Stake plants before they need it, as these get tall and the blooms are heavy. Water consistently at the base and avoid wetting the foliage. Disbud side shoots if you want your largest possible blooms for cutting. Lift and store tubers after the first frost in a cool, dry, frost-free location.

Spacing: Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking: Staking recommended once buds set