Northwest Blooms · Dahlias
Dahlia 'Ali Oop'
Ali Oop Dahlia
- Height
- 4 feet
- Form
- Formal Decorative
- Bloom size
- Small (4 inches)
- Flower color
- Bright red
- Days to maturity
- 80 to 100 days
- Light
- Full Sun
- Plant spacing
- 12-18 inches
About this plant
Dahlia 'Ali Oop' produces rich, candy-apple-red blooms measuring about 4 inches across. Its formal decorative flowers have tightly arranged petals that create deep, rounded, symmetrical heads with a polished appearance. A prolific bloomer, it flowers from midsummer through the first autumn frosts, providing abundant color and long-lasting blossoms for cutting.
Introduced in the United States in 1995 by hybridizer Nick Gitts, 'Ali Oop' combines saturated red color with a compact, sculptural flower form. Its sturdy stems and generous flower production make it well suited to cutting gardens, mixed borders, cottage gardens, and mass plantings, as well as bouquets and floral arrangements.
Planting & care
Growing beautiful dahlias starts with thoughtful planting and care. A sunny location, well-draining soil, and consistent attention throughout the growing season help plants develop abundant flowers. Regular watering and feeding encourage healthy growth, while mulch helps conserve moisture. Removing spent flowers keeps plants blooming freely from summer into fall.
