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Emory Paul Dahlia
Emory Paul Dahlia is a spectacular dinner-plate cultivar that commands attention from midsummer through fall with blooms reaching a striking 10 to 11 inches across. The flowers emerge in a vibrant rosy-pink to magenta that practically glows in garden light, held high on strong, sturdy stems that make them exceptional for cutting. Growing 36 to 40 inches tall and reaching maturity in 90 to 99 days, this dahlia thrives in full sun across zones 3 through 10, offering nearly a decade of growing zones for gardeners seeking reliable, show-stopping floral drama.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Stats
40 in
Height
TypeUpright
Spacing
24
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
—
Zones
3-10
Size
40in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
The sheer size of Emory Paul's blooms, 10 to 11 inches of pure rosy-pink to magenta color, sets this decorative type apart, and those robust stems are precisely why cut flower enthusiasts reach for it again and again. Summer through fall flowering means months of garden presence, and the vibrant hue doesn't fade or wash out in heat. For a dahlia that delivers both visual impact and practical vase appeal, few cultivars pack this much presence into a single stem.
Common Uses
Emory Paul Dahlia is grown primarily as a cut flower, where its large dinner-plate blooms and strong stems make it a florist favorite. The bold rosy-pink to magenta color and substantial size render it excellent for arrangements, wedding displays, and any occasion where bold floral statement matters. Home gardeners cultivate it for the same reason: to fill vases and create showstopping garden focal points that last from summer through the first frosts of fall.
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Care Instructions
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant dahlia tubers or seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed. Space plants 24 inches apart in full sun. Emory Paul reaches maturity in 90 to 99 days, so time transplanting accordingly if you want blooms by a specific date.
Harvesting
Cut Emory Paul Dahlia blooms in early morning when stems are fully hydrated, choosing flowers that have just opened and show full color saturation. Cut stems at a 45-degree angle and immediately place them in cool water. For longest vase life, remove lower foliage that would sit below the waterline. Blooms reach their full 10 to 11 inch size at peak opening, which is the ideal harvest window.
Pruning
Pinch or remove the top growing shoot when plants reach 12 inches tall to encourage branching and a bushier, more floriferous form. As the upright plant grows, remove lower leaves and spent flowers to direct energy toward bloom production and improve air circulation around the base, which helps reduce powdery mildew pressure.
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Scientific Classification
Dahlia ’Emory Paul’
Growth Habit
Upright