Camano Regal
The variety built by the family that defined Pacific Northwest dahlias.
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Semi-Cactus · 6–8"PurpleDick & Susan Ambrose (1994)United States
Rich purple blooms with rolled, quilled petals that hold their shape from garden to vase. Dick and Susan Ambrose of Camano Island introduced it in 1994, one of over 100 ADS-recognized varieties from one of dahlia breeding's most decorated families. Serious exhibitors and collectors seek it out for the provenance as much as the bloom. It was bred in United States by Dick & Susan Ambrose in 1994.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Semi-Cactus
- Bloom class
- B6–8"
- Bloom size
- 6–8"(15.2–20.3 cm)
- Plant height
- 36–48"
Color
- Color
- Purple
- Pattern
- Solid
- Tags
- purplerich purpledeep violet
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
- Exhibition
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 1994
- United States
- Breeder
- Dick & Susan Ambrose
Growing Camano Regal
Plant in full sun after your last frost date. Stake early. This variety develops substantial top growth and needs the support before you think it does. Pinch the central shoot above the third set of leaves to encourage branching. Disbud side buds around each terminal bud to direct energy into larger, show-quality flowers.
- Spacing
- Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
How tall does Camano Regal dahlia grow?
Camano Regal reaches 36–48" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does Camano Regal dahlia bloom?
Camano Regal is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.
Is Camano Regal dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — Camano Regal is well suited for cutting.
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