Mingus Toni
The stem that makes a bouquet look hand-painted.
Also known as: Mingus Tony
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Informal Decorative ยท 4โ6"PinkMingus (1996)
Mingus Toni is an informal decorative dahlia that opens 4โ6" blooms in pink. Raspberry speckles splash across bright pink petals, with a yellow eye flickering at the center. No two blooms paint themselves the same way, which is why growers keep coming back to the row. It was introduced by Mingus in 1996.
1 grower listing ยท from $12
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- 1Sunset View Farm DahliasPre-order ยท ships May 2027
Tuber ยท Lafayette, NJ
Availability & pricing
Only one grower is currently listing Mingus Toni, which makes this a limited-availability dahlia this season. Listings are priced at $12 โ in line with informal 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
- Informal Decorative
- Bloom class
- BB4โ6"
- Bloom size
- 4โ6"(10.2โ15.2 cm)
- Plant height
- 36โ48"
Color
- Color
- Pink/Red
- Pattern
- Variegated
- Tags
- pinkraspberryredspeckledvariegatedyellow-center
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- โ Yes
- Stem length
- 20"
Provenance
- 1996
- Breeder
- Mingus
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing Mingus Toni
Stake early because stems stretch past four feet by midseason. Pinch once above the third leaf pair to build a branching plant, then cut generously to keep new buds coming. Watch for the occasional solid red or pink reversion and rogue any off-type tubers at lift.
- Spacing
- Space roughly 2โ3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early โ stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Mingus Toni dahlia tubers?
Mingus Toni is currently listed by 1 grower on The Dahlia Hub, with prices starting at $12. Compare sellers in the listings panel above to check availability, shipping, and ratings.
How much are Mingus Toni dahlia tubers?
Tubers of Mingus Toni on The Dahlia Hub are listed at $12.
How tall does Mingus Toni dahlia grow?
Mingus Toni reaches 36โ48" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does Mingus Toni dahlia bloom?
Mingus Toni is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.
Is Mingus Toni dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes โ Mingus Toni is well suited for cutting, with approximately 6-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 20โณ.
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