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Sylvia

The stem everyone at the farmers market asks about.

Sylvia ball dahlia flower

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Ball · 3–4"OrangeUnited States

Tightly packed, perfectly rounded blooms in vivid pumpkin-orange arrive on stems that stay long and straight all season. The output is relentless. Cut flower growers call it a workhorse; farmers market customers call it the orange one they always come back for. It also holds its form on the show bench.

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Availability & pricing

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Specifications

Physical

Form
Ball
Bloom class
BB4–6"
Bloom size
3–4"(7.6–10.2 cm)
Plant height
36–42"

Color

Color
Orange
Pattern
Solid
Tags
orangeballvibrant

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Exhibition
✓ Yes
Stem length
18"

Provenance

United States
Country of origin

Growing Sylvia

Extremely reliable bloomer.

Spacing
Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking
Staking recommended once buds set

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Sylvia dahlia grow?

Sylvia reaches 36–42" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Sylvia dahlia bloom?

Sylvia is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Sylvia dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Sylvia is well suited for cutting. Stems typically reach about 18″.

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