2020-2021 DAHLIA VARIETIES
UPDATE October 2021:
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Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’
2-4 inch deep red to burgundy flowers are borne early and prolifically on well-branched, shorter plants. Flowers tend to be somewhat flat, useful for some design work. Good tuber producer.
Dahlia ‘Black Satin’
Our most beautiful and darkest burgundy (as close as “black” as a flower’s going to get) dahlia. 3-4 inch, super sturdy, rounded blooms with gracefully pointed petals are borne on lush, bushy plants with light green foliage. A later bloomer for us, but still worth growing. The upward-facing flowers hold up very well when cut— petals are thick and substantial. Moderate producer of large tubers.
Dahlia ‘Blizzard’
4 inch flowers in fresh, bright white, touched with ivory in the center. Very prolific bloomer for many gardeners.
Dahlia ‘Boom Boom White’
3-4 inch ball-type blooms in white. Occasionally has a light touch of tan/blush in the center.
Dahlia ‘Brown Sugar’
Fun, 4-5 inch true ball-shaped blooms in vivid, smoky paprika red-orange. Lovely super productive early blooming plants—a lot like ‘Cornel Bronze’ just in a darker and more intense shade of orange.
Dahlia ‘Cornel Bronze’
3-4 inch ball-type flowers in a haunting shade of bronzy, muted orangey-peach or orange. One of our favorite varieties. Very sturdy blooms last well and hold up out of water. Large, very productive, early blooming plants. Prolific tuber producer.
Dahlia ‘Cafe au Lait’
Possibly the most famous dahlia variety of all time. 6-10 inch dinnerplate-type flowers with swirling, pointed petals in colors that vary from blush pink to tan to pale mauve, depending on growing conditions. Our plants produce flowers in the whole color range possible for the variety, changing a bit from year to year depending on the weather (we think). Very large, lush plants are slow to bloom but not the latest dinnerplate variety we’ve tried by any means. Somewhat finicky grower but nothing beats the color and shape of these flowers. Normally a great tuber producer.
Dahlia ‘Golden Scepter’
A favorite of ours. 3” ball-type blooms on long stems; a looser ball than some, giving these a more informal appearance which we love. And the color is unmatched— a perfect, delicate gold. Early blooming and fairly prolific on tall plants.
Dahlia ‘Karma Choc’
A lovely newer variety bred specifically for cut flower production, but gorgeous in a flower border too. 4-6 inch semi-dinnerplate type, velvety blooms in a rich wine red to nearly black-burgundy, depending on the growing conditions and the year. Stems are long and slender but fairly sturdy, and the well-branched plants have beautiful dark leaves and burgundy stems.
Dahlia ‘Lark’s Ebbe’
Very beautiful 5” rounded blooms in shades of apricot, peach, and light orange. Strong long stems atop pretty compact plants. Early to midseason start to bloom. Good producer of large tubers.
Dahlia ‘Lights Out’
Velvety, deepest burgundy, super sturdy blooms about 4 inches across. A later bloomer for us (first or second week of September from a late May planting). Truly exceptional quality burgundy-black dahlia in a perfect size for bouquets.
Dahlia ‘Lakeview Peach Fuzz’
One of our very favorite varieties, Lakeview Peach Fuzz produces 4-6 inch, very double blooms in beautiful, soft peach and apricot shades on long straight stems. Each petal is fringed at the end, giving a very delicate texture to these flowers. Prolific, early bloomer. Strong, bushy medium-height plants. Great tuber producer.
Dahlia ‘Mystique’
We love this one! 5-7 inch, round and full blooms in an exceptional shade of smoky, muted raspberry-pink. Flowers last well and are borne on long, straight stems excellent for cutting. Blooms on the earlier side, prolifically. Attractive, bushy, large dark green plants. Great tuber producer.
Dahlia ‘Noordjwik’s Glorie’
An unusual but stellar variety with 5-6 inch blooms in a wonderful starburst shape. Highly unusual, beautiful warm golden yellow with yellow-orange center. Prolific bloomer, on the early side. Long, straight stems (great for cutting) atop compact, lush plants. Good tuber producer.
Dahlia ‘Nuit d’Ete’
A fantastic variety with “cactus-type” 4-7 inch flowers. Amazing pointy starburst blooms in deepest, rich burgundy. Prolific and early blooming. Long, straight stems atop somewhat compact, bushy plants. Produces tons of slender tubers.
Dahlia ‘Peaches n’ Cream’
Incredible, rounded 4-5 inch blooms with pointed petals curved with the utmost grace. Fabulous coloring— palest peachy blush at the petal tips, transitioning through apricot into warm, light orange deep inside the flowers. One of the most sought-after varieties; quite hard to find and well worth growing. Beautifully suited for bouquets.
Dahlia ‘Rock Run Ashley’
Amazing colors— buff, apricot, pale peach, and tan-blush— combine in this 4 inch, firm-textured, perfectly shaped bloom. One of the hardest dahlia varieties to find available— I looked for 4 years before pouncing on a few. Floret Flower Farm has made this one incredibly sought-after, and for good reason, as the blooms start early and are the perfect size for bouquets.
Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’
4-6 inch, perfectly formed classic blooms in lovely shades of pale blush pink, sometimes with hints of tan or pale mauve (same colors as Cafe au Last but a more manageably sized flower). Not a super early bloomer but not excessively late for northern climates either. Strong, dark green plants. Good tuber producer.
Dahlia ‘Terracotta’
A stunning semi-cactus type bloom, 4-5 inches across, on long stems. Peach to terracotta-rust tones with hints of lavender, or sometimes, apricot as you can see in my photo of some late-season (October/November) blooms in a hoop house. Normally they are a darker terracotta-peach all over. Highly productive. Extremely hard to find; thanks to Kelsey of West Lane Flowers for sharing this one.
Dahlia ‘Walter Hardisty’
Beautiful, finely shaped, 8-11 inch dinnerplate-type blooms in pure white with a bit of cream in the center. The best large white we’ve tried, with long, strong stems. Big, tall, lush plants. Great producer of large tubers.
Dahlia ‘White Fawn’
Prolific, lovely 3 inch flowers with a refined shape, in pure white. A particularly nice one for bouquets.