Both have dark foliage, but David Howard brings warm amber-orange blooms while Arabian Night goes deep, moody dark red. Popular pairing in garden designs.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| David Howard | Arabian Night | |
|---|---|---|
| ADS Code | 3003 | 4007 |
| Size | Small (4-6") | Miniature (<4") |
| Form | Formal Decorative | Formal Decorative |
| Color | Orange | Dark Red |
| Height | 2.5–3.5 ft | 2–3 ft |
| Bloom Season | Midsummer to first frost | Midsummer to first frost |
| Staking | Yes | No |
| 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
David Howard: Peachy orange with dramatic dark purple-green foliage. Ball-like appearance.
Arabian Night: Velvety deep dark red miniature. One of the first to bloom. More resistant to thrips.
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