✂ Cut Flower🏆 Exhibition★ Award Winner

Juanita

The show-circuit red that's won prizes on six continents.

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Cactus · 6–8"Red1949South Africa

Juanita is a 1949 South Africa introduction. Picture a bloom so intensely red it seems to glow from inside. Narrow, spiraling petals curl to sharp points in a full, symmetrical crown. It also holds its form on the show bench.

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Availability & pricing

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Cactus
Bloom class: B6–8"
Bloom size: 6–8"(15.2–20.3 cm)
Plant height: 47–59"

Color

Color: Red
Pattern: Solid
Tags: redrubyburgundydeep red

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Exhibition: ✓ Yes

Provenance

1949
South Africa

Awards & Recognition

★ADS Cream of the Crop

About Juanita

A pre-war dahlia with more than 77 years of continuous catalogue history.

Growing Juanita

Plant in full sun in well-drained, fertile soil. Pinch early when the plant is still young to encourage branching and more blooms. Stake plants as they grow, since the tall, free-blooming stems can become top-heavy. Juanita handles summer heat well and continues performing in warm climates where other varieties slow down. Lift tubers after the first frost and store in a cool, dry location over winter.

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