Belle of Barmera
The stem everyone at the farmers market asks about.

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Informal Decorative · 10–12"PinkBob Simon (1987)United States
Belle of Barmera is an informal decorative dahlia that opens 10–12" blooms in pink. One bloom fills a farmers market bucket and empties it by lunch. Coral, peach, and raspberry shift across loosely rolled petals, so the center of the flower never matches the edge. It was bred in United States by Bob Simon in 1987.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Informal Decorative
- Bloom class
- AAover 10"
- Bloom size
- 10–12"(25.4–30.5 cm)
- Plant height
- 48–60"
Color
- Color
- Pink
- Pattern
- Light Blend
- Tags
- coralpeachpinkraspberrysalmonapricot
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
- Exhibition
- ✓ Yes
- Stem length
- 28"
Provenance
- 1987
- United States
- Breeder
- Bob Simon
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing Belle of Barmera
Stake at planting time. Your stems snap under the weight of giant blooms if support goes in late. Pinch when shoots are knee-high to push side branches, and disbud hard for the fattest flowers.
- Spacing
- Space about 3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
How tall does Belle of Barmera dahlia grow?
Belle of Barmera reaches 48–60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does Belle of Barmera dahlia bloom?
Belle of Barmera is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.
Is Belle of Barmera dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — Belle of Barmera is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 28″.
Is Belle of Barmera hard to grow?
Belle of Barmera is rated challenging — it rewards experienced growers with patience and more attention to staking, feeding, and pest pressure than the average variety.
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