Dahlias 2026
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
| Culivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle | Anemone | Anemone. 3-4" blooms. Lavender pink petals surround short yellow petals in the center. Height 36-48" |
| Totally Tangerine | Anemone | Anemone. 3-4" blooms. Tangerine colored centres with soft rose-pink single petals. Height 32" |
Ball + Pompom
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Genova | Ball | Ball. 2-4" blooms. Soft lavender with a dark eye. Height 32" |
| Ghislaine | Ball | Ball. 4-6" blooms. Creamy blush to pale apricot. Height 44" |
| Jowey Frambo | Ball | Ball. 2-4" blooms. Bright raspberry-pink coloring with hints of yellow at centre. Height 48-60" |
| Jowey Nicky | Ball | Ball. 4-5" blooms. Peach, golden, melon-hued coloring. Height 48" |
| Opal | Ball | Ball. 3-4" blooms. Bush-pink with creamy white center. Height 40" |
| Palmares | Ball | Ball. 3-4" blooms. Soft yellow-orange petals with purple on reverse. Height 26" |
| Petras Wedding | Ball | Ball. 2-3" blooms. Pure white compact flowers with cream-colored centers. Height 36-48" |
| Wizard of Oz | Ball | Ball. 2-4" blooms. Yellow/white buds open to soft pink flowers with golden centres. Height 48" |
| Viking | Ball/Pompom | Ball. 3" blooms. Wine-red, darker at the centre. Height 30" |
| Burlesca | Pompom | Pompom. 2-3" blooms. Ombre pink, purple and yellow. Height 36" |
| Ping Pong | Pompom | Pompom. 2" blooms. Butter yellow with hot-pink tips. Height 40" |
Cactus
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brother | Cactus | Decorative. 8-10" blooms. Golden yellow, peach rose petals. Height 60" |
| Bora Bora | Cactus | Cactus. 6-8" Blooms. Red flowers with yellow centers. Height 36" |
| Madeleine | Cactus | Cactus. 4-5" blooms. Light coral, pink petals with darker pink centre. Height 35" |
Decorative
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetiful | Deco | Decorative. 6" blooms. Blueish purple.The bluest dahlia availiable. Height 28-36" |
| Cranberry Classic | Deco | Decorative. 5" blooms. Two-tone pink/purple with deep cranberry red/purple on the reverse. Height 36" |
| David Howard | Deco | Decorative. 4" blooms. Tangerine-orange blooms with dark foliage. Height 30-40" |
| Dusty Beauty | Deco | Decorative. 5" blooms. Unique mix of mauve/pink and milky-coffee coloring. Height 36". |
| Jennifer R Mary Ellen | Deco | Decorative. 6" blooms. Vivid fuchsia with darker mulberry on the reverse. Height 32" |
| Joel's Favourite | Deco | Decorative. 8" blooms Pale peach/blush pink. Height 36" |
| Klara Zak | Deco | Decorative. 4-5" blooms. Warm salmon-coral blooms. Height 48-60" |
| La Belle Epoque | Deco | Decorative. 5" blooms. Dusty pink and coral blend coloring. Height 48" |
| Madame Antoinette | Deco | Decorative. 4-6" blooms. Apricot and peach-pink tones with dark burgundy tones on reverse. Height 36-48" |
| Milena Fleur | Deco | Decorative. 4" blooms. Soft salmon-pink flowers with pale yellow center. Height 24-30" |
| Miss Brandy | Deco | Decorative. 6" blooms. Rust, copper and red tones. Height 36" |
| Molly Raven | Deco | Decorative. 4" blooms. Fuschsia-plum stripes over softer pink base. Dark stems. Height 48" |
| Night Silence | Deco | Decorative. 5" blooms. Antique pink/red with dark stems and leaves. Height 36" |
| Peaches and Vanilla | Deco | Decorative. 5" blooms. Peachy orange and white. Height 20-40" |
| Perch Hill | Deco | Decorative. 4" blooms. Subtle smoky crimson-pink orange. Height 48-60" |
| Rebecca's World | Deco | Decorative. 4-6" blooms. Red and white bi-coloured, with some possibly all red or all white. Height 42-48" |
| Rip City | Deco | Decorative. 4-6" blooms. Rich chocolatey black/red. Height 40" |
| Rosario | Deco | Decorative. 4-5" blooms. Apricot, salmon-pink colour and an orange centre. Height 36" |
| Royal Yellow | Deco | Decorative. 4-6" blooms. Golden-yellow. Height 36-48" |
| Strawberry Cream | Deco | Decorative. 4" blooms. Dark pink center fades to white tips. Height 36" |
| Sweet Sanne | Deco | Decorative. 4" blooms. Pink/Coral coloring with dark stems. Height 36-48" |
| White Swan | Deco | Decorative. 6-7" blooms. Pure white blooms with soft cream center. Height 36" |
Dinnerplate
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Babylon Red | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 10" blooms. Fiery red. Height 36-48" |
| Cafe Au Lait | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 10" blooms. Blush pink to peach or creamy beige blooms. Height 48" |
| Cafe Au Lait Rose | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 6-8" blooms. Deep rosy pink with soft hint of lavender overtones in the petals. Height 42" |
| 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. Height 42" |
| Fleurel | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 10" blooms. White with light creamy-yellow center. Height 36-48" |
| Labyrinth | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 8-10" blooms. Watercolour blend of pink, apricot and yellow. Height 36" |
| Lady Darlene | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 8" blooms. Yellow with red fringe. Height 36" |
| Lindsay Michelle | Dinnerplate | Frimbiata. 8" blooms. Petals are bright pink-red on tips and bright yellow at the center. Height 36" |
| Penhill Watermelon | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 12" blooms. Soft pink peach and lavender outter petals, with a soft hint of yellow at centre. Height 60" |
| Shiloh Noelle | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 8-10" blooms. Pale lavender blooms. Height 48" |
| Tartan | Dinnerplate | Dinnerplate. 7" blooms. Mix of rich burgundy and bright white. Height 24-36" |
Waterlily
| Cultivar | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Karma Maarten Zwan | Waterlily | Waterlily. 5" blooms. White with slight yellow/green centres. Height 36" |
| Karma Prespero | Waterlily | Waterlily. 5" blooms. Soft lilac pink. Height 48-54" |
| Mister Frans | Waterlily | Waterlily. 5" blooms. Warm coral coloring with soft streaks. Height 36" |
| Rancho | Waterlily | Waterlily. 6" blooms. Warm orange-yellow. Height 42-54" |