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Key Characteristics

  • Bloom Size: 2-4 inches in diameter
    Bloom Size Classification: M (Miniature) – an excellent choice for smaller arrangements, containers, and garden borders.

  • Color: Bright orange with pink. Giggles Dahlias are characterized by their sunny orange petals, which feature pink petals toward the yellow, open center. 

  • Cut Flower Quality: Excellent. Giggles Dahlia is highly valued for its excellent cut flower quality.

  • Days to Bloom: 80 to 100 days.

  • Flower Form: CO (Collarette). This flower form is a single row of larger, flat petals encircling a central disc, with a smaller inner "collar" of shorter, often frilled petals.   the collarette dahlia has a visible center, making it attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.  The "collar" can sometimes be a different color or shade than the outer petals, adding visual interest.

  • Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet.

  • Plant Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart. 

  • Pinching Height: Pinch when the plant reaches 12 to 18 inches tall.

  • Year Introduced: 1998. 

Harvesting and Vase Life

  • Harvesting: For optimal quality, harvest when the blooms are fully open but still fresh and vibrant, with the petals in their full color and form but not yet wilting.  The best time to cut the flowers is early in the morning when the temperatures are cooler and the blooms are dry and flowers are most hydrated. Use sharp, clean scissors or shears to cut the stems at a 45-degree angle, leaving at least 6 inches of stem for easier arrangement and better water uptake.

  • Vase Life: Dahlias typically last 3 to 5 days, but some varieties can last up to 11 days in a vase with proper care. Place them in clean, cool water, and ensure that the stems are submerged.  To extend vase life, change the water every 2–3 days and trim the stems slightly at an angle with each water change. Keep flowers out of direct sunlight.   Using a floral preservative can help keep the flowers fresh and vibrant for a longer period. Remove any submerged leaves to prevent bacterial growth and ensure that the water stays clean, which will help prolong the life of the flowers.