Dahlias 2025
Our curated list of home grown Dahlia varieties for 2025!
Growing Tips:
The best time to plant dahlia tubers outside is after the soil warms up, usually by mid-April. If you are keen to start early, tubers can be planted into pots in March and placed inside a greenhouse or cold frame until the risk of frost has passed. Do not water your tubers until the first growth appears.
Plant your dahlias in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Give them at least 12-18 inches of space - they can get big! Taller varieties will need staking.
Dahlias require consistent water throughout the growing season so setting up drip irrigation ahead of time will help them thrive.
Dig your tubers out of the ground in autumn to store in a dry, frost-free location such as a greenhouse or shed. Check out our article for detailed tips on how to overwinter your Dahlias successfully.
Dahlias will continue to produce beautiful blooms all summer and make for beautiful cut flower arrangements - enjoy!
Anemone
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle | Anemone | Anenome. 3-4" blooms. Lavender pink petals surround short yellow petals in the center. 36-48" tall. |
| Platinum Blonde | Anemone | Anemone. 4" blooms. Fuzzy buttercream center and single row of bright white outer petals. Height 40". |
| Totally Tangerine | Anemone | Anemone. 3-4" blooms. Tangerine colored centres with soft rose-pink single petals. 32" tall. |
Ball
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bazuin Snow Owl | Ball | Ball. 4.5" blooms. White with silver undertone. Height 36" |
| Caitlin's Joy | Ball | Ball. 3.5-4" bloom. Metallic raspberry coloring on strong stems. 48" tall. |
| Copper Boy | Ball | Ball. 3.5-4" blooms. A unique blend of deep red, bronze, rust, copper and raspberry. Height 48". |
| Cornel Bronze | Ball | Ball. 3-4" blooms. Rich bronze and copper color. Reliable and weather resistant. 48" tall. |
| Jowey Frambo | Ball | Ball. 2-3.5" blooms. Bright raspberry-pink coloring with hints of yellow at centre. 48-60" tall. |
| Jowey Nicky | Ball | Ball. 4.5" blooms. Peach, golden, melon-hued coloring. 48" tall. |
| Jowey Winnie | Ball | Ball. 4" blooms. Smoky, dusty rose. 48" tall. |
| Linda's Baby | Ball | Ball. 3-4" blooms. Peachy pink blooms on sturdy stems. Early bloomer. 42" tall. |
| Maarn | Ball | Ball. 2-3.5" blooms. Warm, solid orange. 36" tall. |
| Marble Ball | Ball | Ball. 3-4" blooms. Purple and white splotched novelty flowers. 36" tall. |
| Moor Place | Pompom | Pompom. 2" blooms. Deep maroon. Up to 36" tall. |
| Small World | Pompom | Pompom. 1-2" blooms. White to pale blush blooms. Up to 48" tall. |
| Viking | Pompom | Pompom. 3" blooms. Wine-red, darker at the centre. 30" tall. |
| Wizard of Oz | Ball | Ball. 2-3.5" blooms. Yellow/white buds open to soft pink flowers with golden centres. 48" tall. |
Cactus, Fringed, Waterlily
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bora Bora | Cactus | Cactus. 6-8" Blooms. Red flowers with yellow centers. 36" tall. |
| Karma Maarten Zwann | Waterlily | Waterlily. 5" blooms. White with slight yellow/green centres. 36" tall. Excellent cut flower variety. |
| Madeleine | Cactus | Cactus. 4-5" blooms. Light coral, pink petals with darker pink centre. 35" tall. |
| Mister Frans | Waterlily | Waterlily. 5" blooms. Warm coral coloring with soft streaks. 36" tall. |
| Tsuki Yori | Fringed | Fringed. 6" blooms. Pure white. 36" tall. |
Decorative
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Askwith Minnie | Decorative | Decorative. 6-8" blooms. Coral pink coloring. with dark stems. Height 36 - 48". |
| Baccara | Decorative | Decorative. 4.5" bloom. Attractive dark burgundy red blooms with dark foliage. Grows up to 48" tall. |
| Blueberry Classic | Decorative | Decorative. 5.5" blooms. Soft lilac and deep mulberry coloring. Grows 36 - 48" tall. |
| Bluetiful | Decorative | Decorative. 6" blooms. Blueish purple. The bluest dahlia availiable. Grows 28-36" tall. |
| Caramel antique | Decorative | Decorative. Small informal 4" blooms. Cream colored. Grows 32" tall. |
| Creme de Cognac | Decorative | Decorative. 4-6" blooms. Smokey gold blooms with cranberry coloring on reverse. Grows approx. 40" tall. |
| Ferncliff Illusion | Decorative | Decorative. 8" blooms. White with light purple blushed tips. 36-48" tall |
| Joel's Favorite | Decorative | Decorative. 8" blooms. Pale peach-blush pink. 36" tall. |
| La Belle Epoque | Decorative | Decorative. 5" blooms. Dusty pink and coral blend coloring. 48" tall. |
| Molly Raven | Decorative | Decorative. 4" blooms. Fuschsia-plum stripes over softer pink base. Dark stems. 48" tall. |
| Muchacha | Decorative | Decorative. 4-5" waterlily-shaped blooms. Light pink to burgundy streaked petals with dark centers. 24" tall. |
| Negroni Sunset | Decorative | Decorative. 4" blooms. Juicy, jewel-toned. Peach-pink base washed with pink crimson. 36-48" tall. |
| Pink Silk | Decorative | Decorative. 3-4" blooms. Pink/blush coloring. 36-48" tall. |
| Rebecca's World | Decorative | Decorative. 4-6" blooms are red and white bicoloured, with some possibly all red or all white. 42-48" tall. |
| Rosario | Decorative | Decorative. 4-5" blooms. Apricot, salmon-pink colour and an orange centre. 36" tall. |
| Salmon Runner | Decorative | Decorative. 4" blooms. Smokey-coral-raspberry with slightly faded tips. Grows 48" tall. |
| Strawberry Cream | Decorative | Decorative. 4" blooms. Dark pink center fades to white tips. 36" tall. |
| Sweet Sanne | Decorative | Decorative. 4" blooms. Pink/Coral coloring with dark stems. 36-48" Tall. |
| Tanita | Decorative | Decorative. 4-5" blooms. Vibrant pink blooms with darker red tones on reverse. 40" tall. |
Dinnerplate
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Babylon Red | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 10" red blooms. Grows 36" tall. |
| Cafe au Lait | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 10" blooms. Blush pink to peach or creamy beige blooms. To 48" tall. |
| Cafe au Lait Rose | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 6-8" blooms. Deep rosy pink with soft hint of lavender overtones in the petals. 42" tall. |
| Cafe au Lait Royal | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 7-9" Blooms. Pale to bright pink and purple with the occasional white petal and a fair amount of variability. 42" tall. |
| Eva Luna | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 10" blooms. Yellow-orange with red tips. Grows 36" tall. |
| Fleurel | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 10" blooms. White with light yellow center. Grows 36-48" tall. |
| Labyrinth | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 8-10" blooms. Watercolour blend of pink, apricot and yellow. 36" tall. |
| Lady Darlene | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 8" blooms. Yellow with red fringe. 36" tall. |
| Lindsay Michelle | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 8" blooms. Petals are bright pink-red on tips and bright yellow at the center. 36" tall. |
| Myrtle's Folly | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 6-8" blooms. Peach and mauve lacinated petals result in a fuzzy feathered look. 36" tall. |
| Penhill Watermelon | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. Up to 12" blooms. Soft pink peach and lavender outter petals, with a soft hint of yellow at centre. To 60" tall. |
| Shiloh Noelle | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 8-10" blooms. Pale lavender blooms. 48" tall. |
| Sir Alf Ramsey | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 10" blooms. Enormous blooms in cool shades of pink and lavender becoming white or cream at the center. 40-45" tall. |