Dahlia Dream Breaker
Botanical
Dahlia hybrid
Description
A unique new reverse Collerette Dahlia cultivar from eminent NZ plant breeder Dr Keith Hammett. ‘Game Set & Match’ has intense red ray florets (petals) with a shocking mauve collar and dark central disc. The foliage is dark green burnish black. “It's sure got some impact”. Ideal to add a riot of colour to the perennial garden border, or as a star performer in pots & planters on the patio or deck. Best in full sun in rich moist but well drained soil. Dies down in winter before erupting again the following spring. Half hardy. 0.8 x 0.6m
Bloom
Intense red ray florets, chocking mauve collar and dark central disc.
Foliage
Dark green burnish black leaves with strongly pigmented stems and flower buds.
Habit
Tight growth habit. 0.8 tall x 0.6m wide.
Culture
Best grown in rich moist garden soils in full sun.
Hardiness
Half hardy.
Origin
Bred by New Zealand plantsman Dr Keith Hammett, Auckland, New Zealand
Protection
Plant Variety Rights asserted.
Propagation
TC. License required for propagation.

 

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