White Perfection

White Perfection has a gentle, luminous presence, and she is the kind of flower that makes surrounding colors feel more intentional. Large, sculptural formal decorative blooms in crisp white, sometimes showing the faintest warm glow toward the center.

🕯️ History & Preservation

White Perfection has been in cultivation since 1967. More than half a century later, she is still here, still growing, and still worth preserving. I hope Hedge & Alchemy can help keep enduring cultivars like this in circulation for the gardeners who come after us.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Swan Island Dahlias
• Year of Introduction: 1967
• Origin: USA
• Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
• ADS Classification Number: 1001 (A / Large, over 8 to 10 inches / Formal Decorative / White)
• 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 to 10 inches. Large, sculptural formal decorative blooms in crisp white, sometimes showing the faintest warm glow toward the 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.