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Hollyhill Calico

No two blooms are the same. That is the point.

Hollyhill Calico dahlia — community photo
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Informal Decorative · 8–10"VariegatedConnell (2006)United States

Hollyhill Calico is an informal decorative dahlia that opens 8–10" blooms with Variegated coloring. Each flower arrives in its own combination of creamy white, peach, and soft lemon, with markings that shift unpredictably from bloom to bloom. The variation is not a flaw in this variety. It was bred in United States by Connell in 2006.

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Availability & pricing

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Specifications

Physical

Form
Informal Decorative
Bloom class
A8–10"
Bloom size
8–10"(20.3–25.4 cm)
Plant height
42–54"

Color

Color
Variegated
Tags
redwhitevariegatedcalicomulticolor

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Exhibition
✓ Yes

Provenance

2006
United States
Breeder
Connell
Introducer
Hollyhill Dahlias

Growing Hollyhill Calico

No two blooms are identical. Exhibition scoring based on overall variegation effect.

Spacing
Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking
Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Hollyhill Calico dahlia grow?

Hollyhill Calico reaches 42–54" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Hollyhill Calico dahlia bloom?

Hollyhill Calico is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

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