AC David

AC David offers the satisfying symmetry and presence people come to dahlias for, and he fits naturally into a broad range of palettes. Red, with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Ken Greenway (Accent Dahlias)
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• ADS Classification Number: 2107 (B / Medium, over 6 to 8 inches / Informal Decorative / Dark Red).
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Not confirmed as ADS-registered. It may still be useful in garden displays or classes allowed by a local schedule, but current show eligibility should be checked before entry.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 7 inches. Informal decorative blooms show Red, with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4.5 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.