Mary's Jomanda is a sport (natural mutation) of the original Jomanda. Both are ball-type dahlias but differ in color — Jomanda is orange, Mary's is deeper pink.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Jomanda | Mary's Jomanda | |
|---|---|---|
| ADS Code | 3003 | 6005 |
| Size | Small (4-6") | — |
| Form | Formal Decorative | Formal Decorative |
| Color | Orange | Dark Pink |
| Height | 2.5–3.5 ft | 2.5–3.5 ft |
| Bloom Season | Midsummer to first frost | Midsummer to first frost |
| Staking | Yes | Yes |
| Pinching | Pinch the center shoot at 12" tall for bushier growth and more blooms. Disbudding is optional but produces larger individual flowers. | Pinch the center shoot at 12" tall to encourage branching and more blooms. |
| Hardiness Zones | 8-11 | 8-11 |
About These Varieties
Jomanda: Rusty orange small formal decorative. One of the most productive varieties grown. Dutch, since 1996.
Mary's Jomanda: Dark pink ball from UK. Johnson Medal. Tight round blooms, since 2002.
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