Pink Petticoat
The stem the bride points to first.
RMiller (WMF) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
Informal Decorative ยท 4โ6"Pink
Petals open orchid-pink at the edges and fade to a creamy white heart flecked with tiny cranberry freckles. The ombre shifts with the weather, so no two harvests from the same row look quite alike. Flower farmers grow it for bouquet work where a romantic, painterly blush sells itself.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Informal Decorative
- Bloom class
- BB4โ6"
- Bloom size
- 4โ6"(10.2โ15.2 cm)
- Plant height
- 50โ60"
Color
- Color
- Pink
- Pattern
- Light Blend
- Tags
- orchid pinksoft pinkcreamy white centercranberry freckledombreruffled blend
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- โ Yes
- Stem length
- 24"
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing Pink Petticoat
Stake early and deep, because tall stems will lean once the heads fill out. Pinch the central shoot once plants reach a comfortable elbow height to force side branching. Watch the color shift on cool mornings, the blush runs deeper then. Keep soil evenly moist during bud set, since heat stress can flatten the ombre to near-white. Cut stems at three-quarter open for the longest hold.
- Spacing
- Space about 3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early โ stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
How tall does Pink Petticoat dahlia grow?
Pink Petticoat reaches 50โ60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does Pink Petticoat dahlia bloom?
Pink Petticoat is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.
Is Pink Petticoat dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes โ Pink Petticoat is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 24โณ.
Is Pink Petticoat hard to grow?
Pink Petticoat is rated challenging โ it rewards experienced growers with patience and more attention to staking, feeding, and pest pressure than the average variety.
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