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Dahlia 'Jersey Beauty': The 20th Century's Most Celebrated Pink Dahlia

The 1920s classic 'Jersey Beauty' remains one of the most celebrated dahlias ever introduced. This towering 4–6 foot plant produces an abundance of lively, true-pink, classic dahlia flowers—so many you can cut armloads and still have a spectacular garden display. Exceptionally vigorous and beautiful.

Culture & Care

  • Light: Full sun.
  • Soil: Humus-rich, well-drained.
  • Fertilizing: Weekly during growth.
  • Support: Tall cultivars need staking.
  • Maintenance: Pinch, disbud, deadhead to increase and lengthen display. Lift tubers in mid-autumn.

Propagation & Problems

Basal shoot cuttings or division. Many pests: aphids, borers, mites, caterpillars, etc. Diseases: powdery mildew, viruses, rots, blights.

Quick Reference

Height3–6 ft.
Spread1–3 ft.
Growth HabitClumping, Moderate Grower
LightFull Sun
MoistureMedium
MaintenanceHigh
Bloom TimeEarly Fall to Summer
Flower ColorPink
UsesBeds, Borders, Cut Flowers
StyleCottage Garden, Formal Garden
TypePerennial (tuberous)

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