Caitlin's Joy
Caitlyn's Joy is one of my top dahlias for numerous reasons. First and foremost, her color is simply unbelieveable- it is this pink-purple-coral-salmon that shift throughout the season. She blooms prolifically and her ball style blooms are always perfect. Her stems are long and strong and she makes fantastic tubers. If you are looking for a work-horse for your garden, you found her.Description
Metallic raspberry blooms grow on strong stems. These sturdy, weather-resistant flowers are very productive and great for straight bunches.
Details
Form: ball
Bloom size: over 3½ in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Dahlias don’t unfurl much once they’ve been harvested so it’s important to not pick them too early. Harvest when blooms are three-quarters of the way open, but not overly ripe. Check the back of each flower head, looking for firm and lush petals versus papery or slightly dehydrated ones. Place into water with hydrator, or sear stem ends by placing into 160°F to 180°F (just off boiling) water and allow to cool for one hour. Expect a vase life of 5 days.
Caitlyn's Joy is one of my top dahlias for numerous reasons. First and foremost, her color is simply unbelieveable- it is this pink-purple-coral-salmon that shift throughout the season. She blooms prolifically and her ball style blooms are always perfect. Her stems are long and strong and she makes fantastic tubers. If you are looking for a work-horse for your garden, you found her.Description
Metallic raspberry blooms grow on strong stems. These sturdy, weather-resistant flowers are very productive and great for straight bunches.
Details
Form: ball
Bloom size: over 3½ in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Dahlias don’t unfurl much once they’ve been harvested so it’s important to not pick them too early. Harvest when blooms are three-quarters of the way open, but not overly ripe. Check the back of each flower head, looking for firm and lush petals versus papery or slightly dehydrated ones. Place into water with hydrator, or sear stem ends by placing into 160°F to 180°F (just off boiling) water and allow to cool for one hour. Expect a vase life of 5 days.
Caitlyn's Joy is one of my top dahlias for numerous reasons. First and foremost, her color is simply unbelieveable- it is this pink-purple-coral-salmon that shift throughout the season. She blooms prolifically and her ball style blooms are always perfect. Her stems are long and strong and she makes fantastic tubers. If you are looking for a work-horse for your garden, you found her.Description
Metallic raspberry blooms grow on strong stems. These sturdy, weather-resistant flowers are very productive and great for straight bunches.
Details
Form: ball
Bloom size: over 3½ in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Dahlias don’t unfurl much once they’ve been harvested so it’s important to not pick them too early. Harvest when blooms are three-quarters of the way open, but not overly ripe. Check the back of each flower head, looking for firm and lush petals versus papery or slightly dehydrated ones. Place into water with hydrator, or sear stem ends by placing into 160°F to 180°F (just off boiling) water and allow to cool for one hour. Expect a vase life of 5 days.