Dahlia 'Pipsqueak' | Pipsqueak Dahlia
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Pipsqueak' features charming 3-inch blossoms with vibrant coral outer petals surrounding a ring of bright pink inner petals, or staminodes, accented by a cheerful yellow center. As a member of the collarette group, this dahlia form is characterized by its unique petal arrangement, with a single row of large outer petals and a contrasting ring of smaller, petal-like staminodes, giving the bloom an elegant layered effect. Growing to 3-3 ½ feet in height, 'Pipsqueak' is a wonderful addition to garden borders or as a lively accent in floral arrangements, where its playful color contrast and compact size bring visual interest and texture.
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Pipsqueak' features charming 3-inch blossoms with vibrant coral outer petals surrounding a ring of bright pink inner petals, or staminodes, accented by a cheerful yellow center. As a member of the collarette group, this dahlia form is characterized by its unique petal arrangement, with a single row of large outer petals and a contrasting ring of smaller, petal-like staminodes, giving the bloom an elegant layered effect. Growing to 3-3 ½ feet in height, 'Pipsqueak' is a wonderful addition to garden borders or as a lively accent in floral arrangements, where its playful color contrast and compact size bring visual interest and texture.
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Pipsqueak' features charming 3-inch blossoms with vibrant coral outer petals surrounding a ring of bright pink inner petals, or staminodes, accented by a cheerful yellow center. As a member of the collarette group, this dahlia form is characterized by its unique petal arrangement, with a single row of large outer petals and a contrasting ring of smaller, petal-like staminodes, giving the bloom an elegant layered effect. Growing to 3-3 ½ feet in height, 'Pipsqueak' is a wonderful addition to garden borders or as a lively accent in floral arrangements, where its playful color contrast and compact size bring visual interest and texture.
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Bloom Color: Coral with bright pink inner petals
Bloom Size: Miniature (3 inches)
Form: Collarette
Plant Height: 3-3 ½ feetDahlias are generally low-maintenance. They do best in well-draining soil and prefer full sun for optimal growth and flowering. Tubers can be planted outside after the last frost. Nourish with a balanced fertilizer once the plants are established.
Throughout the growing season, provide regular watering, support for tall varieties, and deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Harvest blossoms when buds are 3/4 open.
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Many tubers and seeds are available online. You can visit dahliaaddict for help in finding online sources. This variety can be found online at Swan Island Dahlias.
Read more about how to plant dahlia tubers.
