Summit Festival
A prolific pink-and-white bicolor with broad, open petals
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Waterlily · 4–6"PinkLes Connell (2006)United States
Summit Festival is a waterlily dahlia that opens 4–6" blooms in pink. Summit Festival was bred by Les Connell and introduced around 2006. It bears broad, open-faced blooms in a clear two-tone arrangement of pink over white, the colors separating sharply at the petal face. It was bred in United States by Les Connell in 2006.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Waterlily
- Bloom class
- BB4–6"
- Bloom size
- 4–6"(10.2–15.2 cm)
- Plant height
- 48–60"
Color
- Color
- Pink/White
- Pattern
- Bicolor
- Tags
- pinkwhitebicolortwo-tonesoft pinkblush
Growing context
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 2006
- United States
- Breeder
- Les Connell
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing Summit Festival
Stake plants early as they gain height quickly. Pinch the central shoot above the third leaf pair to encourage strong lateral branching. Water consistently at the base and keep mulch away from the crown. Cut stems in the early morning when buds are just beginning to open for the longest post-harvest life.
- Spacing
- Space about 3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
How tall does Summit Festival dahlia grow?
Summit Festival reaches 48–60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
Is Summit Festival dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — Summit Festival is well suited for cutting.
Is Summit Festival a good dahlia for beginners?
Summit Festival is rated beginner-friendly — reliable in typical garden conditions without specialized care.
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