Kari Fruit Salad Dahlia
Description
Kari Fruit Salad is a joyful, eye-catching bloomer with fully double flowers in a fresh mix of warm, fruity tones—think peach, apricot, pink, and buttery yellow—often with beautiful variation from bloom to bloom. Its rounded, petal-packed form makes a standout cut flower and adds a bright, candy-colored pop to the garden from midsummer until frost.
Specifications
| Form | C |
|---|---|
| Color | LB |
| Hybridizer | Daphne Smythe |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
How to grow Kari Fruit Salad
Kari Fruit Salad is a C. 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
C-form dahlias like Kari Fruit Salad 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.
Similar dahlia varieties
- Erpeler Ley — C, BR
- Sandia Barbie — C, DP
- AC Anna Lisa — C, LB
- AC Lucille — C, FL
- Devon Savannah — C, Y
- Hollyhill Cheerio — C, BI
Frequently asked questions
What color is Kari Fruit Salad?
LB — ADS color classification for Kari Fruit Salad.
Who hybridized Kari Fruit Salad?
Daphne Smythe, introduced in 1999.
Is Kari Fruit Salad 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.