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Big Brother

Sprawling golden dinnerplate with peach and rose streaks across ruffled petals.

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Informal Decorative · 8–10"YellowNetherlands

Big Brother is an informal decorative dahlia that opens 8–10" blooms in yellow. Big Brother is a sprawling Dutch giant that opens enormous ruffled blooms in warm butterscotch gold, with faint streaks of rose and apricot running through its loose, relaxed petals. Tall plants carry a handful of very large flowers that soften toward amber as they age, giving a rich, late-summer glow. It also holds its form on the show bench.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Informal Decorative
Bloom class: A8–10"
Bloom size: 8–10"(20.3–25.4 cm)
Plant height: 47–60"

Color

Color: Yellow
Pattern: Light Blend
Tags: goldenbutterscotchpeachapricot

Growing context

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

Provenance

Netherlands
Country of origin

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Difficulty

Advanced

Ideal for

FloristsExhibitors

Growing Big Brother

Stake early and tie in often because tall sprawling plants flop under the weight of oversized blooms. Pinch at four to five leaf pairs to build side shoots. Disbud side buds so terminal flowers reach full dinnerplate size. Water deeply at the base and feed a balanced fertilizer through bud set. Watch for earwigs hiding in the loose petals.

Spacing: Space about 3 ft apart
Staking: Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Big Brother dahlia grow?

Big Brother reaches 47–60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Big Brother dahlia bloom?

Big Brother is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Big Brother dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Big Brother is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life.

Is Big Brother hard to grow?

Big Brother is rated challenging — it rewards experienced growers with patience and more attention to staking, feeding, and pest pressure than the average variety.