✂ Cut Flower🏆 Exhibition★ Award Winner

Magic Moment

A record-winning white-and-lavender classic from the Pacific Northwest

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Semi-Cactus · 6–7"WhiteLes Connell (1983)United States

Magic Moment is a semi-cactus dahlia that opens 6–7" blooms in white. Magic Moment is a show bench classic bred by Les Connell of Washington State and introduced in 1983. Its pointed petals are creamy white at the base and brushed with soft lavender at the tips, a color that deepens in cool weather and fades gracefully with age. It was bred in United States by Les Connell in 1983.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Semi-Cactus
Bloom class: B6–8"
Bloom size: 6–7"(15.2–17.8 cm)
Plant height: 42–48"

Color

Color: White/Lavender
Pattern: Light Blend
Tags: whitelavenderlilacmauveblushsoft purple

Growing context

Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Exhibition: ✓ Yes

Provenance

1983
United States
Breeder: Les Connell

Awards & Recognition

★ADS Stanley Johnson Medal

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

HobbyistsFloristsExhibitors

Growing Magic Moment

Stake plants early and secure them as they grow, since strong winds can snap loaded stems. Pinch above the third node to encourage branching and more blooms per plant. Water deeply but infrequently and ensure good drainage to avoid tuber rot. Disbud to one terminal bloom per stem for show-quality size and form. Watch for aphids on young growth and treat promptly to protect the clean petal tips.

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