Vassio Meggos

Vassio Meggos is a sport (a natural mutation) of the deep red 'Spartacus' dahlia, retaining its excellent size and form but showing off a completely new color palette. It was introduced in 2005 by U.S. hybridizer Steve Meggos.

Characteristics:

Form: Informal Decorative (ID)

• Vassio Meggos is classified as an Informal Decorative dahlia (ADS Classification: 1108). This means its fully double blooms feature ray florets (petals) that are broad, often slightly ruffled, rolled, or twisted, with an irregular arrangement that gives the flower a "full," plush, and somewhat wild look.
• Dinnerplate: Due to its immense size, it's widely sold and referred to as a Dinnerplate Dahlia.

Colour: 

• Lavender (L): The dahlia is officially classified as a Lavender (L) color.
• Color Blend: In reality, the petals display a rich blend of rosy lavender, amethyst, and soft pink, with many sources also noting subtle highlights or brushstrokes of crisp white scattered throughout the petals, which adds depth and texture. The color often takes on a beautiful, pale plum hue.

Bloom Size: Large (A)

• Diameter: Blooms are impressively large, consistently reaching 8 to 10 inches ($20$ cm to $25$ cm) in diameter.
• According to the American Dahlia Society (ADS) classification, blooms in this range are categorized as Large (A).

Plant Height: 

• Tall: This is a statuesque plant, typically reaching a height of 4 to 5 feet ($1.2$ m to $1.5$ m) tall, requiring staking to support its massive blooms. 

Performance:

• Show Winner: 'Vassio Meggos' has a history of winning awards, including the prestigious Darrill W. Hart Award, and has consistently ranked high on the ADS's "Fabulous 50" list since its introduction.
• Excellent Focal Point: Its enormous size and dramatic, layered color make it an exceptional focal point in garden borders or as a stand-alone specimen in a large container.
• Strong Stems for Cutting: The plant produces strong, upright stems that effectively support the heavy dinnerplate-sized blooms, making them ideal for high-impact floral arrangements.
• Prolific Bloomer: It's known to be a prolific bloomer, continuously producing its stunning flowers from mid-summer until the first frost.

Please note that the listing is for one tuber.

• We guarantee you will receive a viable tuber true to variety, with an eye and healthy neck. Please examine your order immediately upon arrival and contact us via email (not social media) within 7 days if you see an issue with your order. After that 7 days the buyer accepts full responsibility for the tuber as we cannot be held responsible for improper storage, weather, growing conditions, pest damage, plant performance, failure to thrive or negligence.