Mary Munns

Mary Munns brings softness without disappearing, and she can act as either a focal bloom or a beautiful bridge flower depending on the arrangement. Lavender with small, densely rolled petals arranged into a precise sphere.

🕯️ History & Preservation

Introduced in 1928 by H. C. Haake, Mary Munns has survived almost a century of changing dahlia fashions. I love growing these older cultivars not only for their beauty, but because every healthy clump is another chance to keep them in circulation for the next generation.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: H. C. Haake / Bolsa Dahlia Garden
• Year of Introduction: 1928
• Origin: USA
• Form: Pompon (P)
• ADS Classification Number: 6208 (Pompon / Lavender)
• 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 2 inches. Pompon blooms show lavender with small, densely rolled petals arranged into a precise sphere.
• 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.