Pollinators will flock to your dahlias but rabbit and deer not so much.
These plants are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
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‘Penhill Watermelon’
‘Penhill Watermelon’ dahlia is the perfect showpiece for the back of the border.
This superb-cut flower is a popular choice with brides-to-be.
Colors emerge in varied patterns on gently rounded petals.
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This compact variety produces abundant flowers starting in mid-summer.
Flowers sit atop 3- to 4-foot sturdy stems and look equally terrific in the garden or your favorite vase.
This dahlia variety is the ‘go-to’ choice for seasonal arrangements to carry you through autumn special occasions.
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The lightest touch of white on petal tips gives this variety standout detail.
‘Burlesca’
‘Burlesca’ small flowers often appear in multiples on each stem.
The 2 1/2 inch blossoms are perfectly round with tight petals resembling honeycomb.
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This one is long-lasting and durable.
Dark, wine-red centers open to petals in an elegant pink maintaining the deeper color underneath.
Blooms start in July but look for this dahlia to put on a stunning show in September.
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Flowers are held well above the foliage on 3-foot stems for easy cutting.
This variety makes excellent boutonnieres and bridesmaid bouquets.
Add a stake to support these super sunny flowers.
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Petals feature a unique inward curve at the tips around an eye-catching sunny yellow center.
First introduced in 1929, this gorgeous dahlia is still considered the best purple dinner plate key in.
Deeply colored, velvety petals surround even darker centers for a solid display back of the border.
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If the color palette is pastel, this dahlia fits right in with its whimsical yet elegant aspect.
For vases and bouquets harvest ‘Wizard of Oz’ before flowers fully open.
Mature blooms tend to drop their petals.
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If you’re in pursuit of the purest white, consider the dahlia ‘Blizzard.’
This variety needs some support growing as tall as a staggering 6 feet.
Color variations occur even on the petals of a single plant.
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This dahlia also stands up under summer heat and is an early bloomer.
Often called the ‘Dark Leaf’ dahlia, unique single blossoms are offset by freely branching chocolate brown foliage.
The color palette of the flowers ranges from pale yellow to peachy pink for a temptingly sweet display.
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Each medium-sized bloom features a distinctive dark eye adding a bit of mystery and charm.
Petals are often tipped in lavender on blooms that may show some darker purple in the center.
This variety is an early bloomer.
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The soft pink collar surrounds a yellow button center disc.
Subtle shading and blending give this collarette dahlia a charming presence all its own.
This unique variety adds an element of whimsy and light-hearted fun to your garden and cut arrangements.
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‘Black Narcissus’ dahlia takes the lead role with spiky, dark burgundy petals surrounding a nearly black center.
Large blooms on this semi-cactus variety stand out for their unique form and structure.
Petals open from a light yellow center to form a nearly perfect globular shape.
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Petals are fringed at the tips giving this dahlia a quirky, fun appearance.
Heavy flowerheads may need support.
The overall result is a stunning flower that exudes elegance and appeal.
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Petal tips are fringed giving this dahlia variety a shaggy, fun, informal appearance.
Delicate shell pink petals barely tipped in lavender surround yellow centers atop 2-foot stems.
Despite its delicate appearance, this variety stands up well in rough weather.
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Color saturation and strong stems make this dahlia ideal for the cutting garden and popular with florists.
The intense, saturated petal color sometimes features a dab of white at the tips.
‘G.F.
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Hemerik’
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At just 18 inches tall, ‘G.F.
Hemerik’ is considered a dwarf variety perfect as a bedding plant in the front of the border.
Flowers start in July with a profusion of coppery to sherbet orange, 2-inch blooms with yellow button centers.
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This popular single dahlia is coveted for its formal, sophisticated look.
‘Boom Boom White’ is a dependable favorite with brides and wedding planners.
This variety is classified as a formal decorative featuring flat, uniform petals with rounded tips.
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Color lightens to mango then gentle peach for stunning contrast.
It’s a prolific producer, with blooms starting in July that just keep coming until the first frost.
Freely branching, this variety gives you long-lasting color from start to finish.
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The smaller flowers contrast dramatically with dark purple-green foliage.
Flowers open early in captivating coral that deepens to a rich raspberry red as the season progresses.
‘Mystique’ dahlia is ideal for blending adding extra interest with its unique shading.
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Types of Dahlia Flowers
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