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Chilson's Pride

The heirloom soft-pink stem that still outproduces anything bred since.

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Informal Decorative · 4–6"PinkC. Chilson (1954)United States

Chilson's Pride was bred in United States by C. Chilson in 1954. Soft pink petals fade into a creamy heart, and the whole bloom looks like it was dipped halfway into milk. Carl Chilson introduced it in 1954, and it still outproduces most things bred since. Chilson's Pride is an informal decorative dahlia that opens 4–6" blooms in pink.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Informal Decorative
Bloom class: BB4–6"
Bloom size: 4–6"(10.2–15.2 cm)
Plant height: 48–60"

Color

Color: Pink
Pattern: Light Blend
Tags: soft pinkblushpink and creampastelombrepale pink

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Stem length: 28"

Provenance

1954
United States
Breeder: C. Chilson

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Advanced

Ideal for

Florists

Growing Chilson's Pride

Pinch when young to push more stems from the base. Stake early because heights climb past waist level and stems get heavy with multiple blooms at once. Cut deep into the clump when harvesting, taking long side shoots so new growth pushes fresh. Tubers split cleanly and multiply fast, so expect a generous clump at lift.

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

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Chilson's Pride dahlia grow?

Chilson's Pride reaches 48–60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Chilson's Pride dahlia bloom?

Chilson's Pride is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Chilson's Pride dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Chilson's Pride is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 28″.

Is Chilson's Pride hard to grow?

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