Dahlia Tubers

Penhill Watermelon 'Dinnerplate' dahlias produce huge, informal decorative blooms in soft shades of watermelon pink, peach, and blush with beautifully ruffled, slightly twisted petals that give each flower a loose, romantic look. The large blooms, often reaching 8–10 inches across, sit atop tall, sturdy plants that typically grow 4–5 feet high, making them perfect for cutting gardens and dramatic landscape displays. Flowering from midsummer until frost, this variety is prized for its unique coloring and airy texture, adding warmth, movement, and a touch of vintage charm to bouquets and garden beds alike.

Honka Fragile is an orchid-flowered dahlia with narrow, rolled white petals edged in a fine line of deep pink. The star-shaped blooms have a delicate, almost hand-drawn look and a yellow eye that attracts pollinators. Plants grow about 36 inches tall and bloom from midsummer until frost. It adds lightness and movement to borders and airy arrangements.

Fascination is a peony-flowered dahlia with semi-double purplish-pink blooms around a dark center. Its bronze to near-black foliage makes a dramatic backdrop for the bright flowers. Plants stay around 24 to 30 inches, making them a good fit for beds, borders, and large containers. This classic variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Genova produces rounded pompon blooms in pale lilac and white, tipped and striped with lilac-purple. The 2 to 3-inch flowers sit on sturdy stems that are easy to use in mixed bouquets. At about 28 inches tall, plants fit the front of a border or a large patio container. Genova flowers freely from midsummer until frost.

Sandia Brocade is an anemone-flowered dahlia with warm apricot petals that reflex back from a textured golden-orange center. The 3 to 4-inch blooms resemble coneflowers and add unusual texture to bouquets. Plants reach 36 to 40 inches and hold up well in poor weather. It is a favorite with flower farmers for its versatile melon color.

Mary Evelyn is a collarette dahlia with velvety ruby-red petals around a collar of creamy white petaloids. A golden center completes the bold, high-contrast bloom. Plants grow 36 to 42 inches tall and bloom continuously from midsummer until frost in full sun. The open flowers are popular with pollinators and add a striking accent to arrangements.

Bumble Rumble is a collarette dahlia with soft pink outer petals overlaid in raspberry tones. A ring of white petaloids circles a bright yellow center, creating a crisp three-part bloom about 3 to 4 inches across. Plants grow to roughly 36 inches and flower from midsummer until frost. The open centers make it a strong choice for pollinator gardens as well as cutting.

Star's Favorite is an award-winning cactus dahlia with soft pink petals that blend to ivory at the center. Narrow, rolled petals give each bloom a starburst outline that adds texture next to rounder flowers. Plants reach about 40 inches tall and bloom freely from midsummer until frost. The long-lasting flowers work well in borders, large containers, and cut arrangements.

Peach Sangria Mix brings together dahlias in warm, fiery shades of orange, red, gold, and bronze. The blend is designed to echo fall foliage, so the planting gets richer as the season turns. Colors and flower forms vary from tuber to tuber, giving a bed or cutting row a full, layered look. Plants bloom from midsummer until frost and supply plenty of stems for autumn arrangements.

Totally Tangerine is an anemone-flowered dahlia with tangerine petals that carry a soft rose-pink blush. A fluffy cushion of orange florets fills the center of each 4-inch bloom, giving the flower a playful powder-puff look. Compact plants around 34 inches tall bloom from midsummer until frost and suit borders, large containers, and cutting beds. The open centers are also easy for bees and butterflies to visit.

This dahlia quickly captures attention with its distinctive color and graceful form. The large, 7-inch blooms feature a beautiful watercolor blend of apricot, soft pink, and deeper rose tones. Long, elegant petals gently curl and twist in different directions, giving the flower a relaxed yet romantic look. Growing on strong, sturdy plants about 4 feet tall, it produces stunning blooms that make exceptional cut flowers and pair beautifully with cream, purple, and burgundy tones in floral arrangements.

Linda’s Baby is a charming and beautifully formed ball dahlia known for its exceptional symmetry and neat, rounded blooms. Though the flowers are on the smaller side, they make a big impact with their soft pink and peach tones that add warmth and elegance to the garden. This mid- to late-summer bloomer is easy to grow and produces an abundance of flowers, making it a favorite for both garden displays and cut arrangements. Plants thrive in full sun, where they reward growers with even more blooms throughout the season.

Dahlia ‘Jowey Fantasy’ is prized for its truly eye-catching blend of colors. The ball-shaped blooms reach about 4–4½ inches across and display a striking mix of white, red, and yellow all within a single flower—an uncommon combination for dahlias. Each bloom is made up of neatly arranged, slightly curved petals that create a full, rounded form. Strong, upright stems hold the flowers high above the plant, making them perfect for cutting and garden display.

Franz Kafka’ is a charming miniature pompon dahlia known for its perfectly round, 2–3 inch blooms in a rich lilac-pink color. The plants typically grow 3–4 feet tall and produce a steady supply of flowers that are excellent for cutting. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this variety blooms from midsummer until the first frost. For best results, plant the tubers 4–6 inches deep after the last danger of frost. In colder regions (zones 3–7), the tubers should be dug up and stored indoors over winter.

These stunning 4" bronze ball blooms stand out with their perfectly rounded shape and rich, warm tones. The plants stay compact and sturdy, reaching about 3½ feet tall, making them easy to grow and ideal for garden beds or cutting gardens. Their fashionable salmon-bronze color adds a beautiful touch to late-summer and fall bouquets, especially in autumn arrangements. Easy to grow and highly productive, they thrive in full sun and reward gardeners with an abundance of excellent cut flowers throughout the season.

The Thomas Edison dahlia is a classic American variety that was first introduced in 1929 and is still widely regarded as one of the finest purple dinnerplate dahlias available. This vigorous plant grows strong and produces an abundance of large, rich purple blooms throughout the season. Its impressive flowers make it an excellent choice for the back of perennial borders, where it can add height and bold color, and it’s also a favorite for cutting gardens thanks to its steady supply of beautiful blooms.

Mingus Alex is a striking dinnerplate dahlia known for its huge, velvety deep red blooms that bring bold color and elegance to the late-summer garden. The flowers can reach up to 8 inches across, creating a dramatic display that easily becomes the focal point of a border or flower bed. With blooms nearly the size of a dinner plate, this variety truly stands out in the landscape.