Levi’s Panther

Panther bred by Levi Tremblay’s 2027 releases, She might just be the perfect pink dahlia! Producing gorgeous, beautifully formed 3½-inch blooms, this variety has that timeless, romantic girly pink coloring that floral designers and flower farmers are always searching for.

After trialing Panther for several years, she has become one of my most-used pink dahlias, and for good reason! Her blooms have beautiful form, lovely petal structure, and just the right amount of character to make them special without sacrificing versatility.

Growing 4–5 feet tall with strong stems and sturdy bloom attachments, Panther has proven to be a dependable performer in my garden. Even through dry, hot conditions, she maintained her beautiful form without misshapen blooms or open centers. With a vase life of approximately 5 days, she's a wonderful choice for market bouquets, wedding florals, and everyday arrangements.

If you're looking for a reliable pink workhorse that combines beauty with performance, Levi’s Panther deserves a spot in your cutting garden!

Bloom Size: 3.5 inches
Plant Height: 4–5 feet
Color: Pink
Bloom Form: Full, well-formed decorative blooms
Stems: Strong stems with sturdy bloom attachments
Vase Life: Approximately 5 days
Heat Performance: Maintained consistent bloom form during dry, hot conditions in trials
Best For: Cut flower production, wedding florals, market bouquets, and arrangements
Hybridizer: Levi Tremblay
Release Year: 2027

All cuttings are approximately 6 to 10 weeks old, with some slightly older. They range in height from 4 to 10 inches and come with well-established roots; some may even have mini tubers. We do not use any inhibitors on our cuttings. When planted deeply and covered with an additional layer of soil a month later, you can expect excellent tuber production by the end of the season. We propagate our cuttings from multiple family farms, and the key to success is to plant them deep and cover additional leaf nodes with soil as they grow.

Cuttings are easy to grow and will produce flowers before your tubers. They are a great way to boost your flower production while waiting for the tubers to develop.

When your cuttings arrive, unpack them immediately, water them, and place them in a cool, shaded, frost-free area to acclimate and harden off. You can plant them 24 to 48 hours later if there is no chance of frost. If frost is still a possibility, bring them inside.

Unlike tubers, cuttings are live plants. We recommend keeping the soil moist by hand watering or using a drip irrigation system. Avoid planting during the heat of the day; it’s best to plant in the evening or early morning. Do not overwater! Once established, one deep watering each day or two lighter waterings is sufficient, unless there’s a heat wave. Water as needed when the soil feels dry. Tubers retain moisture, so excessive watering is unnecessary.

We keep our cuttings in the ground as long as possible. If you can mulch around them, it can enhance their maturity for an additional month, leading to outstanding tuber production. While we cannot guarantee tuber production due to varying growing environments and fertilization practices, cuttings and tubers have historically yielded a similar number of tubers per plant, averaging between 3 and 10 tubers per plant—sometimes more if you're fortunate.