Lee's Elmo

Lee’s Elmo is a bold laciniated dahlia featuring 4-6 inch blooms in vibrant cherry red with no orange undertones. The finely cut petals create a shaggy, layered texture that gives the flowers a full, rounded silhouette with exceptional movement and dimension.

The saturated red colouring holds strong throughout the season, making this variety a standout in both garden plantings and floral arrangements. Its distinctive texture contrasts beautifully with smoother decorative forms, adding depth and interest to bouquet work.

Growing to approximately 4.5 feet tall, Lee’s Elmo produces long, upright stems and flowers in multiple flushes throughout the season. The blooms are known for their impressive vase life, making this variety an excellent choice for cutting gardens and floral design.

Details

Bloom Type: Laciniated (LC)
ADS Size: BB, Small (4-6 inches)
Colour: Cherry Red
Plant Height: Approximately 4.5 feet
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Support Needed: Recommended
Pinching: When 12 inches tall
Perfect For: Bold palettes, textural bouquets, market bouquets, cutting gardens

Each tuber is hand-selected and guaranteed to have at least one healthy eye.