Skelmersdale Jayne

The Skelmersdale Jayne dahlia is a pristine and mesmerizing miniature variety introduced in 2020 by Steve Burns in the UK. This award-winning dahlia—winner of the Leeds Dahlia Trials in 2021—is highly sought after for its exhibition-quality form and delicate, "kissed by lavender" appearance.

• Color: White (W) / Lavender Flush. A warm, pure white bloom that features soft lavender buds and a delicate lavender or magenta flush at the center as the petals unfurl.
• Form: Formal Decorative (FD). Known for its perfectly precise and symmetrical petal arrangement that creates full, dense, and "mesmerizing" blooms.
• ADS Classification: 4001 (Miniature Formal Decorative, White).
• Bloom Size: Miniature (M). Blooms typically measure approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) in diameter.
• Height: Medium to Tall. Generally grows to 3.5 to 5 feet (105–150 cm) tall. While some sources list it as compact (up to 3 feet), most growers note its vigorous upward growth.
• Performance: Show-Stopping Exhibition Flower. Celebrated for its "weatherproof" nature and sturdy, long stems, making it ideal for the show bench and high-end floral design. It is a prolific producer that maintains a tidy habit even when grown "straight up".