Rhubarb And Custard

Rhubarb And Custard is here for texture and personality, and she brings a wonderfully unconventional silhouette to the dahlia patch. A distinctive collarette combining rhubarb-red to pink outer petals with creamy custard-yellow accents and a prominent open center.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Dr. Keith Hammett
• Year of Introduction: 2016
• Origin: New Zealand
• Form: Collarette (CO)
• ADS Classification Number: 9011 (Collarette / Bronze).
• 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.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 3 inches. A distinctive collarette combining rhubarb-red to pink outer petals with creamy custard-yellow accents and a prominent open center.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4.5 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.