KA's Cardinal
Prolific deep red blooms on long, strong stems all season long
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Formal Decorative · 3"RedKristine Albrecht (2021)United States
KA's Cardinal was bred in United States by Kristine Albrecht in 2021. KA's Cardinal produces a profusion of richly saturated red blooms from midsummer through frost. Each tight, layered flower holds its form beautifully, and every stem comes up long, upright, and ready to harvest. KA's Cardinal is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 3" blooms in red.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Formal Decorative
- Bloom class
- Munder 4"
- Bloom size
- 3"(7.6 cm)
- Plant height
- 54"
Color
- Color
- Red
- Pattern
- Solid
- Tags
- dark reddeep redlipstick redcrimson
Growing context
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 2021
- United States
- Breeder
- Kristine Albrecht
- Introducer
- Santa Cruz Dahlias
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing KA's Cardinal
Pinch early at four to five leaf nodes to encourage branching and keep bloom production high all season. Water consistently once established, letting the soil surface dry slightly between sessions to protect tubers. Provide a stake at planting to keep stems anchored against wind. Cut in the cool morning hours for the best conditioning results.
- Spacing
- Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
How tall does KA's Cardinal dahlia grow?
KA's Cardinal reaches 54" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
Is KA's Cardinal dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — KA's Cardinal is well suited for cutting.
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