Dahlia plant named 'DDAHCHRDFL'

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named DDAHCHRDFL is disclosed, characterized by abundant red and yellow colored double flowers, dark green foliage, and an upright habit. The new variety is a Dahlia, typically produced as an ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named DDAHCHRDFL as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

[0026] The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of DDAHCHRDFL 80 days from planting, grown in a 15 cm pot.

[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates a closer view of a typical flower of the new variety. The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0028] In the following description, color references are made to the Royal Horticultural Society Mini Colour Chart 2005 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe DDAHCHRDFL plants grown in a plastic tunnel in Hillegom, the Netherlands, under natural lighting. Measurements were taken August 2024. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 15 C. to 32 C. during the days, 8 C. to 20 C. during the nights. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. [0029] Botanical classification: Dahlia hybrid DDAHCHRDFL. [0030] Propagation: [0031] Propagation method.Vegetative cuttings. [0032] Time to initiate rooting.8 to 15 days in summer; 12 to 17 days in winter. [0033] Root description.Fibrous and relatively shallow in the early stages of development. Roots grow more complex as the plant matures. [0034] Tuber description.Skin firm and relatively thin, colored light brown (199A). Inner flesh moist and firm, colored white (155A). [0035] Plant: [0036] Age of plant described.Approximately 80 days from planting. [0037] Growth habit.Upright. [0038] Pot size of plant described.13 cm. [0039] Height.42 cm. [0040] Plant Spread.45 cm. [0041] Branching characteristics. [0042] Length of lateral branches.16 cm. [0043] Quantity of lateral branches.10 per main stem. [0044] Characteristics of primary lateral branches.Diameter: 0.8 cm. Color: RHS Green 138B. Texture: Smooth. Strength: Strong. Neither brittle nor soft, resisting breakage. [0045] Internode length.6.5 cm. [0046] Foliage: [0047] Leaf.Arrangement: Alternate. Quantity: Approximately 7 per branch. Average Length: 13.5 cm. Average Width: 12 cm. Pubescence: None. Shape: Triangle. Apex: Acuminate. Base: Rounded, slightly cordate. Margin: Serrate. Texture: Smooth, both sides. Aspect: Slightly undulating. Color: Young, Upper side: RHS Green 138B. Young, Under side: RHS Green 138C. Mature, Upper side: RHS Green 138A. Mature, Under side: RHS Green 138B. Venation: Pattern: Reticulate. Color, upper side: RHS Green 138B. Color, under side: RHS Green 138C. [0048] Petiole.Length: 3 cm. Diameter: 0.2 cm. Color: RHS Green 137A. Texture: Smooth. [0049] Stipule.Length: 3 cm. Diameter: 1 cm. Color: RHS Green 138B. Texture: Smooth. [0050] Flower: [0051] Natural flowering season.Summer to autumn. [0052] Days to flowering from rooted cutting.55 days. [0053] Inflorescence and flower type and habit.Decorative Dahlia type. [0054] Rate of flower opening.6 to 11 days from bud to fully opened flower. [0055] Flower longevity on plant.20 days. [0056] Persistent or self-cleaning.Persistent. [0057] Bud.Shape: Round. Length: 1.7 cm. Diameter: 2 cm. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 154A very lightly flushed Purple-Red 61B. [0058] Flower size.Diameter: 12 cm. Depth: 4.5 cm. [0059] Petals.Arrangement: Double flower, radial symmetry. Length: 6 cm. Width: 1.8 cm. Quantity: 124. Texture: Smooth. Apex: Round. Base: Pointed. Shape: Oval, wavy. Margin: Entire. Color: When Opening, Upper Surface: RHS Red-Purple 60A apical section and Yellow 5A basal section. When Opening, Lower Surface: RHS Red-Purple 60B apical section and Yellow 5B basal section. Fully Opened, Upper Surface: RHS Red-Purple 61A apical section and Yellow 5B basal section. Fully Opened, Lower Surface RHS Red-Purple 61B apical section and Yellow 5B basal section. [0060] Sepals.Quantity per flower: 6. Shape: Oval. Length: 1.5 cm. Width: 0.5 cm. Apex: Round. Base: Pointed. Margin: Entire. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 147B. [0061] Peduncles.None. [0062] Fragrance.Soft floral scent. [0063] Reproductive organs: [0064] Androecium. [0065] Stamens.Number: 42. [0066] Anthers.Shape: Elongated, narrow. Length: About 0.05 cm. Color: RHS Yellow 9A. Pollen: Color: RHS Yellow 9A. Quantity: Abundant. [0067] Gynoecium. [0068] Pistil.Number: 42. Length: 1.8 cm. Style: Shape: V-shaped. Length: 1 cm. Color: RHS Yellow 9B. Stigma: Shape: V-shaped. Color: RHS Yellow 9B. Ovary Color: RHS Yellow 9B. [0069] Other characteristics: [0070] Seeds and fruits.None observed. [0071] Disease/pest resistance.Neither resistance nor susceptibility to typical Dahlia pests and diseases observed. [0072] Temperature tolerance.Tolerant of temperatures from 1 to 38 C.