River's Coal Mine

River's Coal Mine brings a richer, moodier note to the garden, and she feels perfectly at home among the dusky end of the dahlia palette. Dark red to burgundy with incurving pointed petals that sweep toward the center for a sculptural look.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Eugene Kenyon
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Incurved Cactus (IC)
• ADS Classification Number: 3407 (BB / Small, over 4 to 6 inches / Incurved Cactus / Dark Red)
• 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 6 inches. The incurved cactus bloom shows dark red to burgundy with incurving pointed petals that sweep toward the center for a sculptural look.
• 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.