Hollyhill Jitterbug

Hollyhill Loverboy is a cheerful and productive dahlia from Ted and Margaret Kennedy (Hollyhill Dahlias), introduced in 2016.

Characteristics:

Form: Semi-Cactus (SC). The petals are slightly rolled or quilled (less than half their length) and pointed, giving the bloom a dynamic, spiky, yet graceful appearance.

Color: Orange (OR) / Light Blend (LB) - Soft Peach, Apricot, and Honey. This dahlia is loved for its complex and versatile "sunset palette":

• It is often described as a creamy orange, soft peachy apricot, or creamsicle.
• The petals may start with yellow tips and transition to a soft peach or honey blend as they mature, giving it a soft glow.
• It is considered a beautiful neutral in floral arrangements due to its buff and apricot tones.

Bloom Size: Small (BB) to Medium, typically ranging from 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) in diameter.

Height: A tall and robust plant, generally growing to 4.5 to 6 feet (135–180 cm) tall.

Performance: 

• Cut Flower Quality: 'Hollyhill Jitterbug' is widely regarded as a terrific cut flower and a "blooming machine." It is one of the most prolific dahlias many growers cultivate, known for providing a consistent harvest of blooms with strong, long stems throughout the season. Its highly floriferous nature makes it a favourite for market growers.
• Vigor: It is a vigorous grower and a reliably strong performer in the garden.
• Awards: Like several other 'Hollyhill' varieties, 'Hollyhill Jitterbug' is an award winner, having earned the prestigious Derrill W. Hart Medal from the American Dahlia Society (ADS).

Please note that the listing is for one tuber.

• We guarantee you will receive a viable tuber true to variety, with an eye and healthy neck. Please examine your order immediately upon arrival and contact us via email (not social media) within 7 days if you see an issue with your order. After that 7 days the buyer accepts full responsibility for the tuber as we cannot be held responsible for improper storage, weather, growing conditions, pest damage, plant performance, failure to thrive or negligence.