Question 1

How many plants did you have that looked like this?

Accepted Answer

Out of 35 plants, 6 have been producing these unique blooms.

Question 2

Are multiple types of dahlias exhibiting this, or are the 6 plants all from the same original dahlia variety?

Accepted Answer

Nope, it's just 6 plants of the same variety showing this trait. None of the other varieties planted nearby are exhibiting the same behavior.

Question 3

Is the center circle petal all connected or a bunch of petals that are individual?

Accepted Answer

The center consists of individual petals, while the ring is fully connected, holding the petals inside.

Question 4

Does it hold that form all the way through its lifecycle?

Accepted Answer

If you cut the flowers, they maintain their shape. However, if left on the plant to go to seed, the ring breaks as the flower fades.

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This is a 14-day-old cut bloom

Question 5

When does it bloom? Early spring like a daffodil or summer like a dahlia?

Accepted Answer

The plants are 100% dahlia and bloom in the summer. They're called 'Daffodahlia' due to their appearance, but this is a mutation — there are 0% daffodil genetics in these plants.

Question 6

I saw someone has a dahlia do this, but it didn't come back, was it the same dahlia?

Accepted Answer

Nope! I spoke with the grower who experienced a similar bloom, and they confirmed it's not the same variety of dahlia.

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