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Lady Darlene

The stem friends ask you to grow again before the season even ends.

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Lady Darlene dahlia bloom with yellow petals tipped in red

Agnieszka Kwiecien, Nova / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Formal Decorative · 7–8"YellowGrimm (1984)United States

Lady Darlene is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 7–8" blooms in yellow. A single bloom fills a farm-table bouquet and tilts every eye at the market stall toward one stem. Yellow petals curl back and catch fire at the tips, a red-on-gold signature nobody else in the row quite matches. It was bred in United States by Grimm in 1984.

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Availability & pricing

Only one grower is currently listing Lady Darlene, which makes this a limited-availability dahlia this season. Listings are priced at $16 — in line with formal decorative dahlias this season.

Sellers ship from NJ. Most current listings are pre-order, which is typical for tubers outside the spring shipping window.

Specifications

Physical

Form
Formal Decorative
Bloom class
B6–8"
Bloom size
7–8"(17.8–20.3 cm)
Plant height
30–39"

Color

Color
Yellow/Red
Pattern
Flame
Tags
golden yellowruby redflametwo-tonewarmautumn

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Stem length
20"

Provenance

1984
United States
Breeder
Grimm

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

HobbyistsFlorists

Growing Lady Darlene

Stake early and tie in loosely as stems thicken, because the heavy gold-and-red heads will topple a thin cane in one storm. Pinch the growing tip once you see true leaves stacking, then let side shoots race to catch the mid-season window. Disbud the two flanking buds on each stem if you want showpiece blooms instead of a looser spray. Watch for earwigs tucked inside the opening petals and shake them out at harvest.

Spacing
Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking
Staking recommended once buds set

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Lady Darlene dahlia tubers?

Lady Darlene is currently listed by 1 grower on The Dahlia Hub, with prices starting at $16. Compare sellers in the listings panel above to check availability, shipping, and ratings.

How much are Lady Darlene dahlia tubers?

Tubers of Lady Darlene on The Dahlia Hub are listed at $16.

How tall does Lady Darlene dahlia grow?

Lady Darlene reaches 30–39" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Lady Darlene dahlia bloom?

Lady Darlene is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Lady Darlene dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Lady Darlene is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 20″.

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