Mingus Randy
Cool white petals tipped in lavender. One stem says enough.
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Semi-Cactus · 10–13"WhiteMingusUnited States
Mingus Randy is a semi-cactus dahlia that opens 10–13" blooms in white. Cool white petals suffused with soft lavender toward the tips create a watercolor wash across each giant bloom. It comes into flower earlier than most large varieties, on tall upright stems that hold the enormous heads without leaning. It comes from Mingus in United States.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Semi-Cactus
- Bloom class
- AAover 10"
- Bloom size
- 10–13"(25.4–33.0 cm)
- Plant height
- 48–60"
Color
- Color
- White/Lavender
- Pattern
- Bicolor
- Tags
- whitelavenderbicolorgiantexhibitionsemi-cactus
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
- Exhibition
- ✓ Yes
- Stem length
- 26"
Provenance
- United States
- Country of origin
- Breeder
- Mingus
Growing Mingus Randy
Stake firmly at planting time — tall sturdy stakes are essential to support the weight of blooms at this size class. Disbud side shoots to one central bud per stem for maximum bloom size. Pinch the central shoot early in the season to encourage branching and stronger lateral stems. Deadhead diligently to extend flowering through first frost.
- Spacing
- Space about 3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
How tall does Mingus Randy dahlia grow?
Mingus Randy reaches 48–60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does Mingus Randy dahlia bloom?
Mingus Randy is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.
Is Mingus Randy dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — Mingus Randy is well suited for cutting. Stems typically reach about 26″.
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