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Camano Choice

A classic Camano Island lavender with graceful recurving blooms

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Formal Decorative · 4–6"LavenderAmbrose (1981)United States

Camano Choice is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 4–6" blooms in lavender. Camano Choice has been a garden staple since Dick and Susan Ambrose introduced it from Camano Island, Washington in 1981. Its tightly recurving petals spiral back toward the stem in a cool mauve-lavender that stands out against late-summer foliage. It was bred in United States by Ambrose in 1981.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Formal Decorative
Bloom class: BB4–6"
Bloom size: 4–6"(10.2–15.2 cm)
Plant height: 48–72"

Color

Color: Lavender
Pattern: Solid
Tags: lavendermauvelight purple

Growing context

Cut flower: ✓ Yes

Provenance

1981
United States
Breeder: Ambrose

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Difficulty

Advanced

Ideal for

Florists

Growing Camano Choice

Stake plants early, as they can reach well over four feet and will lean or snap in wind. Pinch the center shoot once three sets of leaves have formed to encourage branching and heavier bloom. Feed every two weeks with a low-nitrogen fertilizer once buds form, and disbud side shoots to push size into the main bloom.

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

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Camano Choice dahlia grow?

Camano Choice reaches 48–72" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

Is Camano Choice dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Camano Choice is well suited for cutting.

Is Camano Choice hard to grow?

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