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STELLAR DAHLIAS

Stellar dahlias have fully double blooms showing no disc. Ray florets are long and narrow along their length with pointed tips preferred,. They have space between the florets in each of the rows, and have a uniform regular arrangement. All ray florets are partially involute, displaying a “U” shaped cross section for the majority of their length. Florets reflex towards the stem and bloom depth should be more than half the diameter and not greater than the diameter

Alloway Candy

 

The following list includes the varieties listed in 2025.

variety

subtype

colour

use

intro

raiser

country

height
Alloway Candy Pk.-W.Bls E.G.C. 1970 stitt NZ 120
Camano Pet Y.-O.Bls E.G.C. 1997 ambrose USA
Clearview Del Sol Y. E.G.C. 2017 parshall USA 0

 

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 examples of stellar dahlias

Camano Pet

 

Irish Pinwheel

Felida Stars and Stripes

 

 

 

    

Last updated February 08, 2026

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