Shaggy Chic

Shaggy Chic has a silhouette all her own, and she is exactly the sort of unusual flower that keeps a collection interesting. Large pink laciniated blooms with narrow, twisting, fringed petals that create an exuberant shaggy texture.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Swan Island Dahlias
• Year of Introduction: 2018
• Origin: USA
• Form: Laciniated (LC)
• ADS Classification Number: 2504 (B / Medium, over 6 to 8 inches / Laciniated / Pink)
• Cut Flower Status: Best as a focal flower. The large blooms make a statement and appreciate strong stems, staking, and careful handling.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 8 inches. Large pink laciniated blooms with narrow, twisting, fringed petals that create an exuberant shaggy texture.
• 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.