Apelsini Sniega (Orange & Snow)

Apelsini Sniega (Orange & Snow) carries the warm end of the season beautifully, and she brings the colors of sun, fruit, and autumn light into the patch. An unusual decorative dahlia with orange to peach petals marbled and tipped in white, creating a snow-dusted effect across the bloom.

🌱 2027 Grow-Out: This variety will arrive at Hedge & Alchemy in Spring 2027 and will be grown here for the first time that season. It will not be offered in our 2027 tuber sale.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Rita Zaļā
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Latvia
• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• ADS Classification Number: 3115 (BB / Small, over 4 to 6 inches / Informal Decorative / Bicolor).
• Cut Flower Status: Good. It has useful potential for bouquets and floral design.
• 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.

🌱 Growing Notes

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5.5 to 6 inches. An unusual decorative dahlia with orange to peach petals marbled and tipped in white, creating a snow-dusted effect across the bloom.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.