Dahlia ‘Andries' Orange’ (C)
Description:
Introduced in 1936 by Clement Andries of the Netherlands. A historic heirloom variety that produces vibrant orange, semi-cactus flowers on bushy plants reaching 0.5–1 m in height. The Flemish name, ‘Andries Oranje As’, is said to commemorate a Jazz Age liqueur from the small Belgian town of As.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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