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Le Baron

Deep purple royalty that anchors every late-summer arrangement.

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Informal Decorative · 4–6"PurpleAanhane (1995)Netherlands

Le Baron is an informal decorative dahlia that opens 4–6" blooms in purple. Deep purple petals unfurl so dark they read almost black until sunlight catches the edges. Aanhane released the cultivar in 1995 and it still holds its own against newer purples because the color stays consistent bloom after bloom. It was bred in Netherlands by Aanhane in 1995.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Informal Decorative
Bloom class: BB4–6"
Bloom size: 4–6"(10.2–15.2 cm)
Plant height: 39–48"

Color

Color: Purple
Pattern: Solid
Tags: deep purpleplummagentaroyal purplesaturatedreddish purple

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Stem length: 22"

Provenance

1995
Netherlands
Breeder: Aanhane

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

HobbyistsFlorists

Growing Le Baron

Stake stems at planting since the upright habit can bend under a heavy bloom load after summer storms. Pinch the growing tip once true leaves appear to encourage branching. Watch for early buds in midsummer, and disbud side shoots if you want fewer but larger flowers. Feed with a low-nitrogen fertilizer once buds set.

Spacing: Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking: Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind