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Thomas A. Edison

A century-old royal purple classic that still rules the garden and vase alike

Also known as: Thomas Edison

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Informal Decorative · 8–10"PurpleVan Waveren & Sons (1929)Netherlands

Thomas A. Edison is an informal decorative dahlia that opens 8–10" blooms in purple. Thomas A. Edison has anchored gardens since 1929 with blooms of deep, saturated royal purple that hold their color from bud to petal drop. It was bred in Netherlands by Van Waveren & Sons in 1929.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Informal Decorative
Bloom class: A8–10"
Bloom size: 8–10"(20.3–25.4 cm)
Plant height: 48–60"

Color

Color: Purple
Pattern: Solid
Tags: royal purpledeep purplevioletplumrich purple

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes

Provenance

1929
Netherlands
Breeder: Van Waveren & Sons

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Beginner friendly

Ideal for

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About Thomas A. Edison

A pre-war dahlia with more than 97 years of continuous catalogue history.

Growing Thomas A. Edison

Plant in full sun and stake early, before growth exceeds knee height. Pinch above the third node to build a branching framework and increase bloom count. Feed with a low-nitrogen formula once buds form, and keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Cut stems early in the morning when blooms are just three-quarters open for the longest life in the arrangement.

Spacing: Space about 3 ft apart
Staking: Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind