Giggles

Giggles brings something a little unexpected to the garden, and she is especially useful when a bouquet needs movement rather than another round bloom. Warm orange with a ring of outer ray florets with a contrasting collar around the open center.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Nick Gitts (Swan Island Dahlias)
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Collarette (CO)
• ADS Classification Number: 9003 (Collarette / Orange)
• Cut Flower Status: Good for garden and event cutting. Open-centered forms add beautiful movement and texture.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 3.5 inches. The collarette bloom shows warm orange with a ring of outer ray florets with a contrasting collar around the open center.
• 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.