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Valley Rust Bucket

Bred by Leone and David Smith

A collector gem from breeders Leone and David Smith. Deep rusty red-orange, 2-inch miniature ball blooms with incredible depth of color. Highly sought after — sells out every season.

Variety Details

FormMiniature Ball
Size ClassMiniature
ColorDeep rusty red-orange
BreederLeone and David Smith
RarityRare / Collector variety

Growing Notes

Sphere-shaped, 3–6" diameter
Fully double, no visible center
Long vase life, 10–14 days
  • Disbud to one central bud per stem for show-quality blooms
  • Stake at planting — stems can reach 4 feet
  • Cut just as the outer petals begin to open for longest vase life

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About Miniature Ball Dahlias

Ball dahlias produce perfectly spherical, fully double blooms with tightly spiraling petals. Their geometric symmetry makes them among the most photogenic flowers in any garden.

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