Platinum Blonde

Platinum Blonde is one of those varieties where form is half the fun, and she adds texture without needing enormous size. Cream/yellow, with one or more rows of guard petals surrounding a raised pincushion center.

Bloomed at Hedge & Alchemy in our 2026 garden.

📖 From the journal of Hedge & Alchemy

Lots of blooms on a tall plant. The stems were short and weak for me, so she may not be my first choice for bouquets unless cut deeply, but she is gorgeous in the garden and the bees adore her.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Nick Gitts (Swan Island Dahlias)
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Anemone (AN)
• ADS Classification Number: 8201 (Anemone / White)
• 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 anemone flowers are described as cream/yellow, with one or more rows of guard petals surrounding a raised pincushion center.
• 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.