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Andrew Mitchell

Sparkling deep red with the depth judges lean in to see.

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Semi-Cactus · 7–8"Red1995

Andrew Mitchell is a semi-cactus dahlia that opens 7–8" blooms in red. August light finds no flat surface here. Every narrow, rolled petal angles the sun a little differently, so the deep red seems lit from inside rather than painted on. It was first introduced in 1995.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Semi-Cactus
Bloom class: B6–8"
Bloom size: 7–8"(17.8–20.3 cm)
Plant height: 47"

Color

Color: Red
Pattern: Solid
Tags: reddeep-redcrimsonscarlet

Growing context

Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Exhibition: ✓ Yes
Stem length: 24"

Provenance

1995

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

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Growing Andrew Mitchell

Stake at planting time so the tall stems have support before the heavy bloom load arrives. Pinch the main tip after several leaf pairs to encourage branching and extra cutting stems. Feed lightly once buds set, favoring potassium over nitrogen, and disbud side shoots when you want bigger blooms for the show bench. You can trust the flowers to shrug off summer rain that ruins other deep reds.

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