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Crichton Honey

Warm apricot honey orbs on tidy, productive stems.

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Ball · 3–4"Orange1976

Tight, perfectly round blooms open in a warm apricot-honey tone that reads bronze in cooler weather and softens toward peach in heat. Compact plants pinch well, rewarding growers with a steady flush of market-ready stems that hold shape through wind and rain. It was first introduced in 1976.

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Specifications

Physical

Form
Ball
Bloom class
BB4–6"
Bloom size
3–4"(7.6–10.2 cm)
Plant height
24–35"

Color

Color
Orange
Pattern
Light Blend
Tags
apricothoneypeachbronzewarm

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Stem length
18"

Provenance

1976

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Beginner friendly

Ideal for

BeginnersFlorists

Growing Crichton Honey

Pinch when shoots reach roughly knee height to push longer, straighter stems. Space generously, stake early, and feed lightly through summer for the cleanest rounded heads and strongest repeat flush.

Spacing
Space about 18–24 in apart
Staking
Compact enough that most growers skip staking

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Crichton Honey dahlia grow?

Crichton Honey reaches 24–35" at maturity — compact enough that most growers skip staking.

When does Crichton Honey dahlia bloom?

Crichton Honey is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Crichton Honey dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Crichton Honey is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 18″.

Is Crichton Honey a good dahlia for beginners?

Crichton Honey is rated beginner-friendly — reliable in typical garden conditions without specialized care.

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