| Description | White Diamond Dahlia has large white decorative flowers with streaks and splotches of red. |
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| Plant Type | Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc., Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 8-10 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | large white decorative, steaks and flecks of red, occasional all red or white |
| Dimensions | 3-4 plus feet |
| Maintenance | "Dahlias form tubers and these tubers can be stored for replanting in the spring. To dig and store tubers follow these directions. First, allow frost to kill the top of the plant then cut back the stems and dig the tubers. Wash off any soil and then allow the tubers to dry. If possible pack them in peat moss. Label each tuber or group of tubers. Store tubers in a dark, cool (35 to 45 F) place. Do not allow tubers to freeze" I find that in my basement I need to rehydrate the tubers by soaking in water. (Source: Proven Winners Web Site). Deadheading helps increase the production of flowers and the beauty of the plant |
| Propagation | division of the clump of tubers including growing points on the crown |
| Native Site | Central America and Mexico |
| Cultivar Origin | Kops, Netherlands, 2009 |
| Misc Facts | AKA: Rembrandt's Bright Diamond |
| Author's Notes | This Dahlia reached 3-4 feet in containers on my patio. Lots of white decorative flowers with flecks and streaks of red. Have had good look overwintering Dahlias that have good-sized bunches of tubers. On the other hand, first season Dahlia that are grown from seeds are tougher because they have a smaller tuber mass and desiccate easier during storage. |
| Notes & Reference | #246- Brett and Becky's Bulbs (brentandbeckysbulbs.com), #259-The Plant Lovers Guide to Dahlias (Andy Veron) |
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