KA's Rhubarb
Warm custard blooms with a rhubarb blush on strong, productive stems
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Formal Decorative Β· 4β6"OrangeKristine Albrecht (2025)United States
KA's Rhubarb is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 4β6" blooms in orange. KA's Rhubarb opens in a pale custard that picks up a rhubarb flush toward the back of each petal, shifting warmth as the light changes through the day. The tightly layered blooms hold their round form well into autumn and arrive on strong stems that make garden cutting easy. It was bred in United States by Kristine Albrecht in 2025.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Formal Decorative
- Bloom class
- BB4β6"
- Bloom size
- 4β6"(10.2β15.2 cm)
- Plant height
- 42β48"
Color
- Color
- Orange
- Pattern
- Light Blend
- Tags
- custardpeachbronzerhubarblight cranberry
Growing context
- Cut flower
- β Yes
Provenance
- 2025
- United States
- Breeder
- Kristine Albrecht
- Introducer
- Santa Cruz Dahlias
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
About KA's Rhubarb
A recent introduction (2025) that has begun appearing in commercial catalogues.
Growing KA's Rhubarb
Pinch early at four to five leaf nodes to encourage strong branching and multiply your stem count for the season. Water consistently once established, letting the soil surface dry slightly between sessions to protect tubers from rot. Give it a sunny spot with good air circulation and you will see blooms from midsummer through frost. Cut in the cool morning hours for the best conditioning results.
- Spacing
- Space roughly 2β3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early β stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
How tall does KA's Rhubarb dahlia grow?
KA's Rhubarb reaches 42β48" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
Is KA's Rhubarb dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes β KA's Rhubarb is well suited for cutting.
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