⭐ Advanced✂ Cut Flower🏆 Exhibition★ Award Winner

Hollyhill Cotton Candy

Spun-sugar pink spirals fading to a creamy heart

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Incurved Cactus · 6–8"PinkTed and Margaret Kennedy (2010)United States

Twisting quills open deep pink at the tips and lighten toward a pale, buttery center, so every bloom reads like sugar pulled into glass. Kennedy-bred in Oregon, it holds 6-to-8-inch heads on tall, heat-tolerant plants that keep producing into fall. A Derrill Hart winner that pulls its weight on the show bench and in the cutting patch. It was bred in United States by Ted and Margaret Kennedy in 2010.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Incurved Cactus
Bloom class: B6–8"
Bloom size: 6–8"(15.2–20.3 cm)
Plant height: 48–72"

Color

Color: Pink
Pattern: Light Blend
Tags: pinkdark pinkmid pinkcream centerpastelfrosted

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Exhibition: ✓ Yes
Stem length: 30"

Provenance

2010
United States
Breeder: Ted and Margaret Kennedy
Introducer: Hollyhill Dahlias

Awards & Recognition

★ADS Derrill W. Hart Medal

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Advanced

Ideal for

FloristsExhibitors

Growing Hollyhill Cotton Candy

Stake early because plants push past five feet and catch wind once the heavy heads open. Pinch at twelve inches to force lateral breaks, then disbud side buds for long, straight stems worth showing. Feed at budding with a lower-nitrogen mix to keep petal quills firm and color saturated. Water deeply twice a week and mulch to buffer heat; this one keeps producing when lighter varieties fade.

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

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Hollyhill Cotton Candy dahlia grow?

Hollyhill Cotton Candy reaches 48–72" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Hollyhill Cotton Candy dahlia bloom?

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

Is Hollyhill Cotton Candy dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Hollyhill Cotton Candy is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 30″.

Is Hollyhill Cotton Candy hard to grow?

Hollyhill Cotton Candy is rated challenging — it rewards experienced growers with patience and more attention to staking, feeding, and pest pressure than the average variety.