Camano Mordor
A color-shifting Camano Island gem that burns from crimson to gold
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Ball · 3–4"PinkDick & Susan Ambrose (2013)United States
Camano Mordor was bred in United States by Dick & Susan Ambrose in 2013. Camano Mordor earns its dramatic name through color that shifts with each passing week of summer, opening in deep raspberry-crimson and revealing warm golden tones at the center. Dick and Susan Ambrose introduced it from Camano Island, Washington in 2013, adding another striking variety to their celebrated breeding legacy. Camano Mordor is a ball dahlia that opens 3–4" blooms in pink.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Ball
- Bloom class
- BB4–6"
- Bloom size
- 3–4"(7.6–10.2 cm)
- Plant height
- 48–60"
Color
- Color
- Pink
- Pattern
- Dark Blend
- Tags
- dark pinkraspberrycrimsonyellowcoral
Growing context
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 2013
- United States
- Breeder
- Dick & Susan Ambrose
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing Camano Mordor
Stake plants early, as they regularly reach five feet and need support against late-summer wind. Pinch the central shoot once three pairs of leaves have formed to encourage branching and a generous bloom count. Feed every two weeks with low-nitrogen fertilizer once buds appear, and water consistently at the base to keep foliage dry.
- Spacing
- Space about 3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
How tall does Camano Mordor dahlia grow?
Camano Mordor reaches 48–60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
Is Camano Mordor dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — Camano Mordor is well suited for cutting.
Is Camano Mordor hard to grow?
Camano Mordor 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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