Daisy Duke

If I had to pick the best dahlia that produces TONS of FLOWERS and TONS of TUBERS,  it would be Daisy Duke. Hands-down. If that alone didn't make her super attractive, here are two other reasons I think she is a queen:

1.) Her foliage is has a chocolatey-brown hue to it and make for really interesting foliage in bouquets. It is unlike most dahlia foliage!

2.) She is a shortie -- maximum height on her in my hot and humid growing conditions is only about 3 1/2 feet -- maybe 4? She definitely doesn't hang with the normal growing height of dahlias. 

Plant Habit – Height and Form:
Shorter habitat with long, strong stems and an upright habit.

Dahlia Form:
Informal decorative

Bloom Size:
Up to 4 inches

Features:
Excellent cut flower; high visual impact; thrives in heat

Site:
Full sun

Days to Maturity:
80–100 days

Plant Spacing:
12–18 inches

Pinch:
Pinch when plants reach approximately 12 inches tall to encourage branching and increased bloom production.