Show n' Tell Fimbriated Dahlia

Show n' Tell Fimbriated Dahlia 

Dramatic, flamed, and impossible to ignore — Show ’N’ Tell bursts into view with bold 10‑inch blooms that twist and flare like a sunset caught in motion. Its fiery red and orange petals tipped in golden yellow cascade outward in frizzy, lace‑edged layers that demand attention. When planted in your garden or cutting patch, Show ’N’ Tell becomes a living spectacle — vivid, expressive, and unforgettable.

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Details

• Form: Laciniated / Fimbriated (fringed, split‑edged petals) 

• Bloom Size: ~10 inches / “A” class (8–10") 

• Plant Height: Medium to Tall (4 ft) 

• Stem Strength: Strong / sturdy (able to support large blooms) 

• Unicorn Status: Rare / Collectors’ favorite (not commonly stocked) — often highlighted by specialty growers

• Primary Color: Fiery red / scarlet / orange blend 

• Secondary Color: Golden yellow tips / flame edges 

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A Bit of History & Appeal

Show ’N’ Tell has long been admired in the dahlia world as an exhibition‑level cultivar, prized for its flamboyant, large blooms and dramatic petal textures. Swan Dahlias describes it as a 10‑inch “red tipped yellow” bloom on a 4′ plant, with good depth and substance. Its petals are slightly laciniated, giving that “fringe” or fiery, frizzy effect. According to RHS, Show ’N’ Tell produces very large double flowers (about 23 cm / ~9 in) in mid‑summer through fall, with narrow, twisted red and yellow petals and finely notched tips. 

Gardeners love it for its bold presence, its ability to command the garden edge or centerpiece role, and its capacity to hold up in middle-to-late season beds. Because of its size and vivid contrast, it often becomes the “star” of mixed plantings, literal show-and-tell material for guests and neighbors alike.

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Ideal For

• Dramatic borders or garden backdrops where height and bold color are needed

• Cutting gardens and floral displays (especially for statement arrangements)

• Exhibition or show beds (for gardeners aiming to wow visitors)

• Large containers or focal pots (with extra support or staking)

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Pairs Well With

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ — the dark foliage and deep burgundy tones contrast beautifully with Show ’N’ Tell’s fiery petals

Dahlia ‘Cafe au Lait’ — soft neutrals balance and calm the intensity, making a glamorous duet

Ornamental grasses (e.g. fountain grass, Pennisetum) — the wispy movement complements the fringed blooms