Kenora Wildfire
The red that takes your breath before you name the color.
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Semi-Cactus · 8–10"RedGordon Leroux (1989)United States
One bloom fills the space of a dinner plate and holds a room's attention without trying. The color stays glossy true red from first crack to last petal, never fading to brick or pink in late summer heat. Competitive growers lean on this one for its repeat show record and its refusal to blink in a strong sun. It was bred in United States by Gordon Leroux in 1989.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Semi-Cactus
- Bloom class
- A8–10"
- Bloom size
- 8–10"(20.3–25.4 cm)
- Plant height
- 47–55"
Color
- Color
- Red
- Pattern
- Solid
- Tags
- fire engine redbright redglossy redtrue redshow red
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
- Exhibition
- ✓ Yes
- Stem length
- 24"
Provenance
- 1989
- United States
- Breeder
- Gordon Leroux
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing Kenora Wildfire
Stake early and stake well, because the heads are heavy and the stems travel to four and a half feet. Pinch at the fourth leaf pair to build side shoots, then disbud hard if you want full-diameter show blooms. Keep water steady through petal build, and cut in the cool morning when the center just starts to open.
- 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 Wildfire dahlia grow?
Kenora Wildfire reaches 47–55" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does Kenora Wildfire dahlia bloom?
Kenora Wildfire is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.
Is Kenora Wildfire dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — Kenora Wildfire is well suited for cutting, with approximately 7-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 24″.
Is Kenora Wildfire hard to grow?
Kenora Wildfire is rated challenging — it rewards experienced growers with patience and more attention to staking, feeding, and pest pressure than the average variety.
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