Dahlia Flower Type

Dahlia Flower Type Definitions

BA - Ball: Blooms are over 3.5 inches ball shaped.

C - Straight Cactus: Full double blooms with pointed petals.

CO - Collarette: Single flat cupped petals with a center disc.

FD- Formal Decorative: Flat broad petals, and arranged perfectly.

IC - Incurved Cactus: Petals are pointed, and curve forward.

ID - Informal Decorative: Petals are irregular that twist, and are curly.

LC - Laciniated: Uniformly arranged petals with a fringed look at the tip.

MB - Miniature Ball: Blooms are ball shaped and measure 2" to 3.5".

NX - Novelty Double Center: Distinct and different from other dahlias.

P - Pompon: Perfectly round flowers that measure 2 inches or less.

PE - Peony: At least two to five rows of petals surrounding a disc.

S - Single: Single row of petals surrounded by a disc.

SC - Semi Cactus: Full double blooms with broader pointed petals.

ST - Stellar:

WL - Waterlily: Double blooms with multiple layer of petals, domed center.

Dahlia Classification Definitions

AA (Giant) over 10 inches in diameter
A (Large) 8 to 10 inches in diameter
B (Medium) 6 to 8 inches in diameter
BB (Small) 4 to 6 inches in diameter
M (Miniature) up to 4 inches in diameter
BA (Ball) over 3.5 inches in diameter
MB (Miniature Ball) 2 to 3.5 inches in diameter
P (Pompon) 2 inches in diameter