Tahoma Tempest

Tahoma Tempest shows off the stranger side of dahlia form, and she adds instant texture among more traditional varieties. Contrasting bicolor petals with split or fringed petal tips that add dramatic texture and movement.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Les Connell
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Laciniated (LC)
• ADS Classification Number: 4515 (M / Miniature, up to 4 inches / Laciniated / Bicolor).
• 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 inches. The laciniated bloom shows contrasting bicolor petals with split or fringed petal tips that add dramatic texture and movement.
• 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.