Sharky

Sharky is a bold bicolor ball dahlia carried on a plant with far more height than the word compact would suggest. She grows tall and robust, sending rounded blooms above a substantial framework that can reach five to six feet.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Steve and Sandy Boley
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Ball (BA)
• ADS Classification Number: 6015 (Ball / Bicolor)
• Cut Flower Status: Good. Rounded ball form and strong visual contrast make her useful in mixed bouquets.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Suitable for exhibition; confirm the current ADS listing before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Approximately 4 inches, with contrasting bicolor petals rolled into a rounded ball form.
• Plant Height & Habit: Tall and robust, generally around 5 to 6 feet.
• Growing Notes: Pinch early for branching and stake securely; this is a substantial plant, not a compact grower.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.