Ode to the Waterlily form dahlia, ‘Ruthie G’

Dahlia Variety: 'Ruthie G'


• Introduced: 1978 by Bateman


• Bloom Size: 4.5 inches


• Plant Height: 4.5 feet


• Stem Characteristics: Long and strong,
ideal for arrangements


• Tuber Size: Notoriously small. Stores well.


• Form/Petal Arrangement: Swirls in a Fibonacci sequence. Waterlily form.


• Color: Hot pink.


• Personal Note: One of my personal
all-time favorites.


• Current Status: Blooming now, still
lovely. Saving seedpods from many plants.


• Aesthetic Appeal: Highly admired for
beauty in the garden.