If one covers the flower to keep bees off and occasionally opens it and brushes the center with a clean paintbrush, would the seeds produce a plant just like the mother flower?
Hi Stephen, Great questions. Unfortunately, it's not that easy. Doing this will increase your chances - but ultimately every seed is a new variety. Dahlias, are classified as octoploids (4n), possess eight sets of chromosomes, which enriches their genetic diversity and resilience. This genomic complexity underpins their ability to express a wide range of traits, making them not only captivating ornamentals but also subjects of scientific fascination in plant genetics and evolution. Usually dominent traits are single and open centered bloods.
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If one covers the flower to keep bees off and occasionally opens it and brushes the center with a clean paintbrush, would the seeds produce a plant just like the mother flower?
Hi Stephen, Great questions. Unfortunately, it's not that easy. Doing this will increase your chances - but ultimately every seed is a new variety. Dahlias, are classified as octoploids (4n), possess eight sets of chromosomes, which enriches their genetic diversity and resilience. This genomic complexity underpins their ability to express a wide range of traits, making them not only captivating ornamentals but also subjects of scientific fascination in plant genetics and evolution. Usually dominent traits are single and open centered bloods.