R Bob is a fiery informal decorative dahlia with 4‑inch blooms in a saturated blend of red, dark orange, and coral — a bold, high‑contrast palette with the charged vibrancy of autumn river gravel lit by low sun. Early blooms often lean rosier, while summer heat pushes the color toward a vivid fire‑coral reminiscent of Rainbow Trout. On sturdy, productive plants that flower from midsummer to frost, R Bob provides a steady stream of energetic, high‑impact blooms ideal for arrangements that need a punch of color and confidence.

Salmon-Dahlia Atlas Zone: Zone 9 – Rainbow Trout

Morph Type: Phase Shifter — blooms open with rosier, pink‑leaning red tones early in the season, then shift toward hotter fire‑coral and orange‑red hues in summer heat. Form and pattern remain stable.

FORM: Informal Decorative to Semi‑Formal

BLOOM SIZE: Small (4")

HEIGHT: Medium (4')