Kenora Christmas
Rich, deep red blooms from a Kenora, Ontario classic bred in 1993
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Ball · 4–6"RedGordon Leroux (1993)Canada
Kenora Christmas is a ball dahlia that opens 4–6" blooms in red. Kenora Christmas delivers richly saturated red flowers with the clean, rounded form that made Kenora-bred varieties a favorite on the show bench and in the garden. Bred by Gordon Leroux in Kenora, Ontario and introduced in 1993, it produces strong stems and reliable color through the cutting season. It was bred in Canada by Gordon Leroux in 1993.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Ball
- Bloom class
- BB4–6"
- Bloom size
- 4–6"(10.2–15.2 cm)
- Plant height
- 36–48"
Color
- Color
- Red
- Pattern
- Solid
- Tags
- reddeep reddark red
Growing context
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 1993
- Canada
- Breeder
- Gordon Leroux
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing Kenora Christmas
Pinch plants at four to five leaf nodes early in the season to encourage branching and a longer bloom window. Stake at planting time to support stems against wind. Water regularly once established and let the soil surface dry slightly between sessions to protect the tubers. Cut in the cool of the morning for best conditioning.
- Spacing
- Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
How tall does Kenora Christmas dahlia grow?
Kenora Christmas reaches 36–48" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
Is Kenora Christmas dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — Kenora Christmas is well suited for cutting.
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