Valley Porcupine

Valley Porcupine has a distinctly painterly streak, and she brings the sort of patterning that photographs never quite capture the same way twice. A novelty fully double dahlia with spiky, porcupine-like texture and a pink-and-white light blend.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Unknown
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Unknown
• Form: Novelty Fully Double (NX)
• ADS Classification Number: 7610 (Novelty Fully Double / Light Blend)
• 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: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 3 inches. A novelty fully double dahlia with spiky, porcupine-like texture and a pink-and-white light blend.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 3 to 4.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 3 to 4.5 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.