I culled this one because it started to produce more and more irregular blooms... however, I did keep it for 8 years:)
Dahlia 'A La Mode', Common Name: Orange Blend Formal Decorative Dahlia, Size: 4ft., B-FD-OR/W Class(2015) Awards(50), Breeder: (SWI,1993), USDA Hardiness Zone 8, Michigan Bloom Month 8
B-FD-BI. Not sure why I purchased this dahlia (2009), but it turned out to be a strong grower and a very attractive plant (and a favorite). Medium size tubers. Flower colors are sometimes irregular.