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MINIATURE-FLOWERED CACTUS DAHLIAS

Cactus dahlias have fully double blooms, the ray florets are usually pointed, the majority narrow and revolute for 65% or more of their length (longitudinal axis) and either straight or incurving.

Miniature-Flowered Cactus Dahlias have blooms not usually exceeding 4" (102mm) in diameter

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Josudi Hercules

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The following list includes the varieties listed in 2025.

variety

subtype

colour

use

intro

raiser

country

height
Aitara Caress Pk.-W.Bls E.C. 2003 tapley Aus 110
Aitara Cloud W. E.C.G. 2002 Tapley Aus 100
Avon Angela W.-L.Bls E.C. 2012 roberts,m-j UK
Carol's Spanish Dancer W.-Pu.Bic E.G.C. 2010 grange,e UK 0
Glenbank Twinkle W.-Pu.Bic G. 1978 Davidson Aus 90
Gracie S. Pu. E.G. 2001 senior,m USA
Josudi Andromeda Pk. E.C.G. 2014 greenway,p UK 0
Josudi Apollo Y. E.C.G. 2014 greenway,p UK 0
Josudi Aurora Y.-R.Bls E.C.G. 2014 greenway,p UK 0
Josudi Capella Y.-Pk.Bls E.C.G. 2018 greenway,p UK 0
Josudi Hercules Pk. E.C.G. 2014 greenway,p UK 0
Josudi Pegasus R. E.C.G. 2014 greenway,p UK 0
Josudi Polaris W. E.C.G. 2014 greenway,p UK 0
Josudi Saturn Y.-O.Bls E.C.G. 2014 greenway,p UK 0
Josudi Venus Y. E.C.G. 2015 greenway,p UK 0
Ryecroft Pixie Pk.-Y.Bls E.G.C. 2011 godsmark UK
Ryecroft Sparkler Y. E.G. 2009 godsmark UK
Tom McLelland Br. E.C.G. 2010 roberts,m UK 0
Weston Buccaneer Pu. E.C.G. 2005 McLelland UK 110
Weston Corsair R. E.C.G. 2005 McLelland UK 100
Weston Flamingo Pk. E.G. 1999 mclelland UK 160
Weston Nugget Br. E.G. 1995 mclelland UK 60
Weston Pirate R. E.C.G. 1998 mclelland UK
Weston Spanish Dancer R.-Y.Bic E.C.G. 2000 mclelland UK
Weston Sunup Br..Bls E.G. 2003 Mclelland UK 90

 

Subtype

(Lil.) indicates a lilliput dahlia, which is usually less than 15 inches (45cms) in height and with flowers not normally bigger than 2 inch diameter.

(Dw.B.) indicates a dwarf bedding variety which does not normally exceed 24 inches (60cms) in height

Use

C. indicates suitable as a cut flower, ie it has long wiry stems.

E. indictes the variety is suitable for exhibition purposes.

G. indictes suitable for general garden use.

P. indicates the variety is suitable for growing in pots or patio containers.

Some more miniature cactus

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Josudi Andromeda

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Josudi Capella

Josudi Aurora

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Weston Spanish Dancer

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Glenbank Twinkle

Carol's Spanish Dancer

Weston Pirate

Avon Snowflake

Ryecroft Sparkler

Weston Corsair

 

 

 

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Last updated February 08, 2026

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