⭐ Advanced✂ Cut Flower🏆 Exhibition★ Award Winner

KA's Papa John

Giant crisp-white blooms that dominate the cutting garden and show bench alike

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Informal Decorative · 8–10"WhiteKristine AlbrechtUnited States

KA's Papa John is an informal decorative dahlia that opens 8–10" blooms in white. KA's Papa John fills beds with enormous open-faced white blooms that catch every shift in light from midsummer through frost. Bred by Kristine Albrecht and named for her late father, it earned the ADS Derrill W. It comes from Kristine Albrecht in United States.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Informal Decorative
Bloom class: A8–10"
Bloom size: 8–10"(20.3–25.4 cm)
Plant height: 48"

Color

Color: White
Pattern: Solid
Tags: whitecreamy whitecrisp white

Growing context

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

Provenance

United States
Country of origin
Breeder: Kristine Albrecht
Introducer: Santa Cruz Dahlias

Awards & Recognition

★ADS Derrill W. Hart Medal

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Advanced

Ideal for

FloristsExhibitors

Growing KA's Papa John

Stake early, as plants reach four feet and heavy blooms need support before stems harden. Pinch once at four to five leaf nodes to encourage strong branching and multiply your stem count. Water deeply and consistently but let the soil surface dry slightly between sessions to keep roots healthy. Disbud to one bud per stem for show-quality size, or leave side buds for garden impact.

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 Papa John dahlia grow?

KA's Papa John reaches 48" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does KA's Papa John dahlia bloom?

KA's Papa John is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is KA's Papa John dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — KA's Papa John is well suited for cutting.

Is KA's Papa John hard to grow?

KA's Papa John is rated challenging — it rewards experienced growers with patience and more attention to staking, feeding, and pest pressure than the average variety.