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Hollyhill Sophia 2

The orange everyone notices first and asks about second.

Also known as: Hollyhill Sophia Two, Hollyhill Sophia II, HH Sophia Two, HH Sophia 2

Hollyhill Sophia 2 dahlia — community photo

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Waterlily · 4–6"OrangeTed and Margaret Kennedy (2025)United States

Hollyhill Sophia 2 is a waterlily dahlia that opens 4–6" blooms in orange. Orange this saturated fills a room before you place the arrangement. It replaces the original Sophia, a variety famous for color that did not reliably produce tubers, making this the version growers can actually keep. It was bred in United States by Ted and Margaret Kennedy in 2025.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Waterlily
Bloom class: BB4–6"
Bloom size: 4–6"(10.2–15.2 cm)
Plant height: 30–42"

Color

Color: Orange
Pattern: Solid
Tags: orangebright orangepure orangesaturatedwarm

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes

Provenance

2025
United States
Breeder: Ted and Margaret Kennedy

About Hollyhill Sophia 2

A recent introduction (2025) that has begun appearing in commercial catalogues.

Growing Hollyhill Sophia 2

Pinch your plant once it has established its first few sets of leaves to encourage branching and multiply your stem count. The habit is naturally compact, so staking is optional in sheltered spots but worth doing in windy gardens. Cut regularly through the season to keep your plant producing into fall.

Spacing: Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking: Staking recommended once buds set