Two popular white dahlias with very different forms. Boom Boom White is a compact ball dahlia; Snowbound is a large Informal Decorative with broader petals.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Boom Boom White | Snowbound | |
|---|---|---|
| ADS Code | 3001 | 1101 |
| Size | Small (4-6") | Large (8-10") |
| Form | Formal Decorative | Informal Decorative |
| Color | White | White |
| Height | 2.5–3.5 ft | 3.5–4.5 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 when 12" tall to encourage branching. For exhibition-size blooms, disbud side shoots leaving one terminal bud per stem. |
| Hardiness Zones | 8-11 | 8-11 |
About These Varieties
Boom Boom White: Featuring small, 4-6 inch formal decorative blooms, Boom Boom White showcases a pristine white color with a classic dahlia shape. This variety is perfect for creating elegant arrangements and works well in containers. It was introduced in 2020.
Snowbound: Massive white formal decorative dinnerplate. Pristine giant exhibition white.
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