RM Smokeshow

RM Smokeshow offers the satisfying symmetry and presence people come to dahlias for, and she fits naturally into a broad range of palettes. Distinctive coloring with neatly arranged, fully double petals and a polished geometric profile.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Merle
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
• ADS Classification Number: Unconfirmed. Form/color: BB / Small, over 4 to 6 inches / Formal Decorative / Not documented.
• 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: 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 3.5 inches. Formal decorative blooms show distinctive coloring with neatly arranged, fully double petals and a polished geometric profile.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 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.