AC HWY 61

AC Highway 61 is a striking bicolor formal decorative bred by Ken Greenway of Accent Dahlias and introduced in 2015. Her blooms open with a rich deep red to burgundy center that fades outward into cream-white, creating a dramatic contrast that feels a little different from flower to flower.

The petals often recurve slightly toward the stem, giving the bloom more dimension than a flat decorative form, while the dark foliage makes the pale outer petals and red center stand out even more.

🌱 2027 Grow-Out

AC Highway 61 will arrive at Hedge & Alchemy in Spring 2027 and will be grown here for the first time that season. She will not be offered in our 2027 tuber sale.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Ken Greenway / Accent Dahlias
• Year of Introduction: 2015
• Origin: USA
• Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
• ADS Classification Number: 3015 (BB / Small / Formal Decorative / Bicolor)
• Bloom Size: Approximately 4 to 6 inches
• Color: Deep red to burgundy fading into cream-white
• Cut Flower Status: Excellent. Strong stems, abundant flowering, and a useful BB-sized bloom make her especially versatile for bouquet work.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Yes. AC Highway 61 is an established ADS-classified exhibition variety.

🌱 Growing Notes

• Bloom: Fully double formal decorative flowers with a deep red center that transitions outward to cream-white petals. The amount of red and white can vary from bloom to bloom.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4 to 4½ feet tall, with a vigorous upright habit and notably dark foliage.
• Growing Notes: Pinch early for branching and provide standard support as the plant matures. The dark foliage gives her particularly strong ornamental value even before the flowers open.
• Tuber Yield: To be tracked during our 2027 grow-out.