Parc Floral de Paris

The Parc Floral de Paris dahlia is a vibrant and historic variety, specifically bred by gardener Christophe Kneblewski to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It is celebrated for its luminous, flame-like coloring and its symbolic connection to the Olympic spirit—making it a standout addition to commemorative gardens and landscape displays.

• Color: Luminous Orange-Red / Flame. A brilliant, saturated orange-red designed to evoke the shimmer of the Olympic torch. The color is achieved through a unique hybridization of a pink mother plant and red pollen, resulting in a radiant, high-visibility bloom.
• Form: Decorative (D). Features broad, slightly cupped petals that create a full, lush, and symmetrical flower head. While not a tight ball, it maintains a tidy and elegant structure.
• Bloom Size: Small (BB). Blooms typically reach approximately 4 to 5 inches (12 cm) in diameter, offering a bold visual impact without being overly heavy.
• Height: Medium-Short. A more compact variety, growing to approximately 2.3 to 3.3 feet (70–100 cm) tall. This makes it exceptionally well-suited for front-of-border planting, large containers, and public park bedding.
• Performance: Robust Landscape Performer. Originally bred for durability in Parisian public parks, this variety is praised for its strong, upright habit and reliable health. While it can be used for home bouquets, it truly shines as an ornamental garden plant that maintains its "flame" from midsummer until the first frost.