Ivanetti Dahlia
Ivanetti dahlias are powerful bloomers producing a nice dark purple ball flower on long stems. We think the blooms last a good time in the vase and the plant cranks out blooms like no tomorrow. The plant is vigorous and healthy. This variety does not tend to get leggy unless there is a nutrient deficiency or not enough light. It has produced numerous tubers for dividing in the fall. It also stores well and we have not had problems with loss of tubers.
This happened to be one of the first varieties we added. It did so well, and we liked the form that we also added Jason Matthews. The color is striking and a bit deeper than Jason Matthews and the blooms are a bit larger. This variety will always have a place in our garden because it is such an aggressive bloomer and color looks great in bouquets all year long. Many others we have talked to that have this variety also love this particular variety. For several years this one bloomed a little on the early side of average, but in the year of 2022 our plant had some delays due to the wet spring and it was one of the last blooms to show. As such, we think that all struggling and slow plants deserve a boost of nitrogen rich food in the first 6 weeks of summer and then support with a bloom food in the fall.
Attributes of Ivanetti Dahlias
Height – 3.5 to 4 feet
Color – Purple
Bloom Size – 3-4″
Bloom Style – Ball
Bloom Time – ~90 days