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River's Watermelon
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3 photosThe variety photo from Lindsey’s catalog.
River's Watermelon, hybridized by Eugene Kenyon and introduced in 2021, is an award-winning stellar dahlia celebrated for its luminous watermelon-inspired blend of lavender, pink, and soft pastel tones. The beautifully pointed petals create the distinctive stellar form, giving each bloom exceptional texture and movement while maintaining remarkable symmetry. Held on strong four-foot plants, the 4-inch flowers are produced freely throughout the season and bring a fresh, glowing presence to garden beds and floral arrangements alike. Its sophisticated color palette pairs beautifully with blush, peach, cream, and lavender flowers, making it a favorite among designers and collectors. Winner of the Derrill W. Hart Medal in 2021, River's Watermelon combines exhibition quality with outstanding garden performance.
- Color
- To be added
- ADS color class
- Lavender (L)
- Bloom size
- To be added
- Form
- Stellar (ST)
- Plant height
- 5 ft
- ADS #
- 7008
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River's Watermelon, in other gardens.
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