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Well, this one wasn’t the best performer for us. I’m the East Tennessee heat, this dahlia variety produced a lot of open centers. It was shielded from direct sun in the late afternoon and evening which does the trick for most dahlias. There were a few lovely blooms and the bees adored this plant, so maybe she’s a great seed mama.
With all of that said, I’m giving her another season because there are a few things I really like and hope to see more of once acclimated to this climate:
Dusky, Shifting Colors:
KA’s Desert Rose® is a 4” formal decorative dahlia with colors that evolve beautifully throughout the season. In hotter weather, the blooms appear nearly red, but as temperatures cool, they fade into a rose hue with lower petals turning a sandy rose color. This ombre effect is pretty lovely.
Steady Bloomer with High Petal Count:
Introduced in 2024 by Kristine Albrecht of Santa Cruz Dahlias™. This steady bloomer features perfectly round centers, a high petal count, and incredibly strong stems.
Licensed Sellers:
We are a licensed seller of KA's® dahlias. Varieties marked with the symbol ® can be grown, multiplied, traded, or donated. Growers can sell the cut flowers. They can harvest and share or sell seeds. Customers who purchase these varieties may not sell cuttings, tubers, or plants of the trademarked varieties without first signing a trademark licensing agreement with Santa Cruz Dahlias™.
In early 2024, we partnered with Santa Cruz Dahlias to become a licensed seller of their exceptional dahlia varieties. As part of that agreement, we committed to returning 25% of each sale to Kristine Albrecht/Santa Cruz Dahlias to support the incredible work of the hybridizer.
While the agreement has since been revised to delay the effective date for royalty payments, we believe in honoring our original commitment. Fuirk Home will ensure that royalty payments from each sale of the current crop are sent to Santa Cruz Dahlias.