Rock Star

Rock Star brings a richer, moodier note to the garden, and she feels perfectly at home among the dusky end of the dahlia palette. Burgundy Anemone with anemone-style form, with one or more rows of guard petals surrounding a raised pincushion center.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Nick Gitts (Swan Island Dahlias)
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Anemone (AN)
• ADS Classification Number: 8207 (Anemone / Dark Red)
• 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 inches. The anemone flowers are described as Burgundy Anemone with anemone-style form, 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.