10 inches. Gee is that all? :D
what a gorgeous thing. do you ever cut yours and bring them inside to enjoy in a vase? One of those would make quite a statement all by itself.

Hi triple b,
I cut everything that can be cut, haha. Not a real big fan of the white ones. They always seem to get all dirty and beat up looking after each rainfall.

That's why you cut them and take them indoors as a gift to your spouse.

I have a similar one ( not so large ), which blooms profusely. Put a nice dark colour dahlia with them and they are truly beautiful. I won't get rid of mine.

jroot,

I bet your lady is feelin' lucky every day. Amazing landscaper, gardener and such a romantic dude.

Beautiful perfect bloom linht! I got Spike for the first time this year and it is one of the most robust plants in the dahlia bed so far. I aspire to get just one bloom like yours.

Jroot has it right: cut them and enjoy them! Rain is hard as far as waterspots on petals, in my experience. Try to cut them before the downpour, if you're interested in cutting.

Thanks, poochella. I do like Spike because it's such a consistent, robust grower. I've no doubt your Spike blooms will be excellent. I look forward to seeing all pics this season from you, Jroot and of course, Mr. Dahliaboy, Ed, where ever he is these days.