ADS Classification | 0210
Form | Semi-Cactus Height |
4.5' Foliage | Green
Bloom Size | Giant, AA, over 10"
Bloom Time | 90 days Cut Behavior | Great
Exhibition | Yes
Year Introduced | 2010
Description
The AC Ben Dahlia is a showstopper in every sense of the word. With fiery tones of orange and yellow, this giant semi-cactus variety commands attention both in the garden and on the show bench. Its blooms, often surpassing 10 inches, are statuesque in form and unmatched in presence.
Admired by exhibitors for its strength, scale, and reliability, AC Ben has become a true legend among giant dahlias. It made its mark in the exhibition world by winning Largest Bloom in Show in Cashiers, a recognition that cements its reputation as a dahlia of rare distinction. Growers consistently praise it for its sturdy stems, healthy foliage, and excellent cut behavior, making it as useful in the vase as it is dramatic in the landscape.
Whether showcased in competition or anchoring the late-summer border, AC Ben brings the kind of grandeur that only a few varieties can deliver.
Why We Love It
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Award-Winning: Proven on the exhibition stage.
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Giant Beauty: Oversized blooms that stop visitors in their tracks.
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Versatile: Performs beautifully as a cut flower and in the garden.
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Fiery Color Palette: Warm orange-yellow tones that brighten late summer into fall.
Rarity & Companion Planting Tip
AC Ben is a collector’s favorite exhibition dahlia, admired for its size and vibrant coloring. Its fiery tones pair beautifully with deep burgundy varieties like Spartacus for a bold contrast, or with buttery creams and pale yellows for a glowing, sunlit effect. With its commanding presence, AC Ben works best as a focal point in both the garden and in arrangements, balanced by smaller blooms for texture and proportion.
HOW IT WORKS |
This is a pre-purchase item as there is a limited number available.
Our team will dig the Dahlias in December, and divide them in January and February. Our tubers will ship in late March or early April depending on your growing zone. Our growing team recommends late March planting for our Alabama growers. Due to weather and Department of Agriculture requirements, we are unable to ship tubers early and our tubers are only available to ship within the United States.
Details and recommendations for that specific variety will be included in each bag. Dahlias come packed in peat moss.
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