Mambo is a lively anemone‑form dahlia with deep lilac‑pink outer petals surrounding a plush maroon‑and‑gold center that glows like a tiny lantern. Blooms measure 3–5 inches and have a soft, “fluffy” texture that brings movement and brightness to any planting. On 20–40 inch plants with sturdy stems, it flowers steadily from midsummer to frost. The warm gold at the heart of each bloom echoes the sun‑caught shimmer seen in Rainbow Trout, adding a natural radiance to the flower’s vibrant palette. Cheerful, textural, and endlessly productive, Mambo is a unique accent for both garden and vase.

Salmon-Dahlia Atlas Zone: Zone 11 – Rainbow Trout

Morph Type: Stable — color, form, and pattern remain consistent bloom to bloom. The lilac‑pink outer petals and the plush maroon‑and‑gold anemone center hold steady across the season with no meaningful variation in tone, streaking, or structure.

FORM: Anemone (powder‑puff center)

BLOOM SIZE: Medium (3-5")

HEIGHT: Short (2-3.5')