The York & Lancaster dahlia is a historic and highly coveted heirloom variety. Its tubers produce large, bushy plants reaching 3.5 to 5 feet tall with striking, 2.5 to 3.5-inch variegated flowers of rich, dark red and creamy white.
Key characteristics include:
Flower Type: Mini Ball / Miniature Decorative.
Bloom Style: Sectorial variegation; no two blooms are alike. Some petals are solid red or white, while others are heavily streaked or marbled.
Historical Significance: Named after the English Wars of the Roses (House of York for the white rose, House of Lancaster for the red).
Plant Habit: Produces robust, strong-stemmed plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.
The York & Lancaster dahlia is a historic and highly coveted heirloom variety. Its tubers produce large, bushy plants reaching 3.5 to 5 feet tall with striking, 2.5 to 3.5-inch variegated flowers of rich, dark red and creamy white.
Key characteristics include:
Flower Type: Mini Ball / Miniature Decorative.
Bloom Style: Sectorial variegation; no two blooms are alike. Some petals are solid red or white, while others are heavily streaked or marbled.
Historical Significance: Named after the English Wars of the Roses (House of York for the white rose, House of Lancaster for the red).
Plant Habit: Produces robust, strong-stemmed plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.