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Kenora Macop-B

The dinnerplate serious growers build their season around.

Also known as: Kenora Macob

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Laciniated · 6–10"RedGordon Leroux (1992)Canada

Kenora Macop-B opens the size of a dinner plate and holds a color so deep it reads black in late-day light, then burgundy when the sun catches the fringed petal tips. Named by Gordon Leroux for the cancer medication he was prescribed, the variety has carried his Kenora, Ontario work onto show benches and farm stands across three continents. Growers who want one unforgettable focal bloom keep coming back to this one. It was bred in Canada by Gordon Leroux in 1992.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Laciniated
Bloom class: A8–10"
Bloom size: 6–10"(15.2–25.4 cm)
Plant height: 48–60"

Color

Color: Red
Pattern: Dark Blend
Tags: burgundywinenear-blackoxblooddeep redchocolate

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Exhibition: ✓ Yes
Stem length: 15"

Provenance

1992
Canada
Breeder: Gordon Leroux

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Advanced

Ideal for

FloristsExhibitors

Growing Kenora Macop-B

Stake Kenora Macop-B at planting because the tall plants carry very heavy heads on long, upright stems. Pinch the central shoot once four leaf sets are showing to build side branches that hold the weight. Disbud each lateral to one terminal if you want the largest show-ready blooms, or leave pairs for cutting. Feed a low-nitrogen bloom food from bud set onward and water deeply at the base. Cut in the cool of morning when petals are nearly fully open, since the color continues to darken after harvest.

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

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Kenora Macop-B dahlia grow?

Kenora Macop-B reaches 48–60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Kenora Macop-B dahlia bloom?

Kenora Macop-B is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Kenora Macop-B dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Kenora Macop-B is well suited for cutting, with approximately 7-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 15″.

Is Kenora Macop-B hard to grow?

Kenora Macop-B is rated challenging — it rewards experienced growers with patience and more attention to staking, feeding, and pest pressure than the average variety.