Fidalgo Knight

Fidalgo Knight has a confident, classic dahlia presence, and she brings structure without feeling predictable. Purple with neatly arranged, fully double petals and a polished geometric profile.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Richard Matthies
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
• ADS Classification Number: 3009 (BB / Small, over 4 to 6 inches / Formal Decorative / Purple)
• 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: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5 inches. Formal decorative blooms show purple with neatly arranged, fully double petals and a polished geometric profile.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 3.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 3.5 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.