Tahiti SunriseGrown & Photographed by CDS member, Tom Purdy. "This dahlia was why I joined the organization. I had to stake it twice it grew so tall. About 9 feet. Im putting in a new dahlia garden in my front yard. There were so many blooms. I know I should have clipped some but didnt know ANYTHING about dahlias last summer." A primrose yellow center and bright magenta tips give this cactus dahlia a warm glow. Introduced in 1975, Tahiti Sunrise is still one of the

This dahlia lives up to its namesake

One of the earliest bloomers and very prolific

Loosely rolled and twisting petals

A vibrant pop of color

Sweet pink and white petals form a substantial bloom with long vase life

She carries on with enthusiasm until frost

Some people think it looks like a spider

Class: 3110

Class: 2106

Dark wine red petals and pincushion center

and gently twisting petal tips give the large flowers a featherlike quality

The small coral-red blooms seem to glow above the dark purple foliage which makes this a great addition to any garden