Dahlia Jennifer Mary Ellen

Dahlia ‘Jennifer Mary Ellen’ – Decorative Dahlia Tuber

Dahlia ‘Jennifer Mary Ellen’ is a distinctive Decorative Dahlia valued for its richly colored double blooms and striking dark foliage.

The flowers display sumptuous plum-red to reddish-purple tones, with darker purple undersides and centers that create an attractive two-tone effect. Its deep colors contrast beautifully against the plant’s dark bronze-green foliage.

Blooms reach approximately 10 cm across, while mature plants can grow approximately 80–120 cm tall, depending on growing conditions.

Jennifer Mary Ellen is an excellent choice for gardeners and flower growers looking for a sophisticated dahlia with deep jewel-toned flowers, attractive foliage and excellent potential for cut-flower arrangements.

Product Details

• Variety: Dahlia ‘Jennifer Mary Ellen’
• Product Type: Dahlia Tuber
• Classification: Decorative Dahlia
• Flower Color: Plum-red to deep reddish-purple
• Petal Reverse: Deep purple
• Bloom Size: Approximately 10 cm
• Plant Height: Approximately 80–120 cm
• Foliage: Dark bronze-green
• Flower Type: Double
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, humus-rich and well-drained
• Uses: Gardens, borders and cut flowers
• Cut Flower: Excellent

Growing in Kuwait

• For Kuwait conditions, Dahlia ‘Jennifer Mary Ellen’ is best grown during the cool-season growing period, after extreme summer temperatures have declined.
• A practical planting period is generally: October to November
• Plant the tubers approximately 10–15 cm deep, with the crown and growing points facing upward.
• Grow in fertile, well-drained soil and avoid keeping newly planted tubers continuously wet.
• Once active shoots and roots are established, increase watering gradually while maintaining excellent drainage.
• Provide full sun during the cooler months. As temperatures rise later in the season, some protection from intense afternoon heat can help maintain plant and flower quality.
• Staking is recommended as plants mature, particularly in exposed locations.