Double Jill Dahlia
Description
Double Jill delivers fully double, ball-to-formal decorative blooms with tightly packed petals that create a beautifully rounded, high-impact flower. Its warm, cheerful coloring and tidy form make it a standout in the garden and an excellent cut flower, holding well in arrangements. Productive plants send up plenty of long stems for bouquets from midsummer until frost.
Specifications
| Form | FD |
|---|---|
| Color | BI |
| Bloom size | 2.8" |
| Plant height | 3.5 ft |
| Hybridizer | Jan Vleut |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
How to grow Double Jill
Double Jill is a FD with 3.5 ft tall with 2.8-inch blooms. Plant tubers 12–18 inches apart in full sun after the last frost. Pinch when plants reach 12 inches tall to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.
Harvest & vase life
FD-form dahlias like Double Jill harvest dahlias when blooms are three-quarters to fully open. With clean cuts and fresh water, most varieties last 4–7 days in the vase.
Where to buy Double Jill tubers
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Frequently asked questions
How tall does Double Jill grow?
Double Jill grows to about 3.5 ft.
What color is Double Jill?
BI — ADS color classification for Double Jill.
Who hybridized Double Jill?
Jan Vleut, introduced in 2015.
Is Double Jill good for cut flowers?
Yes. Dahlias are among the most popular cut flowers for home and market growers. Expect 4–7-day vase life with proper hydration.