Embrace
Award-winning bronze beauty with peachy blooms all season
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Semi-Cactus · 4–6"OrangeEdwin (Ted) Griffin (1999)Australia
Embrace is a semi-cactus dahlia that opens 4–6" blooms in orange. Embrace is an Australian-bred show dahlia with peachy bronze blooms that earned the ADS Stanley Johnson Medal in 2004. Hybridized by Edwin (Ted) Griffin and introduced in 1999, it produces abundant, well-formed flowers with the characteristic pointed petals of its class. It was bred in Australia by Edwin (Ted) Griffin in 1999.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Semi-Cactus
- Bloom class
- BB4–6"
- Bloom size
- 4–6"(10.2–15.2 cm)
- Plant height
- 36–42"
Color
- Color
- Orange
- Pattern
- Solid
- Tags
- bronzepeachcopperwarmpeachy-orange
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
- Exhibition
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 1999
- Australia
- Breeder
- Edwin (Ted) Griffin
Awards & Recognition
- ★ADS Stanley Johnson Medal
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing Embrace
Plant tubers in full sun once soil has warmed, spacing generously to allow good air circulation. Stake at planting time to avoid root disturbance later. Pinch out the central shoot when plants reach a hand-span tall to promote branching and more blooms. Disbud side buds around the terminal bloom for show-quality flowers. Water deeply but infrequently, and feed with a low-nitrogen fertilizer once buds set. Lift and store tubers after the first frost.
- Spacing
- Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
- Staking
- Staking recommended once buds set
Frequently asked questions
How tall does Embrace dahlia grow?
Embrace reaches 36–42" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does Embrace dahlia bloom?
Embrace is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.
Is Embrace dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — Embrace is well suited for cutting.
Is Embrace a good dahlia for beginners?
Embrace is rated beginner-friendly — reliable in typical garden conditions without specialized care.
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