Småblommig dahlia
Dahlias are some of the showiest, long-blooming flowers in the garden and, with more than six thousand cultivars, they represent sensational choices for gardeners. Spanning the color wheel in every shade but true blue, flowers come in multiple shapes, sizes, and colors.
Floret’s Favorite Dahlia Varieties
Perennial only in USDA growing zones 8 to 10, these impressive flowers are grown as annuals by most gardeners in the U. Most dahlias are easy to grow. Quite a few varieties thrive in part shade but most prefer full sun for the prettiest and greatest number of flowers. Pollinators will flock to your dahlias but rabbit and deer not so much. These plants are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
Dahlia Sweet Sanne
Whether you're looking for new introductions, the most popular varieties, or simply the best choice to suit your gardening needs, this list of 65 types kicks off your search for the perfect dahlia. Want more gardening tips? Sign up for our free gardening newsletter for our best-growing tips, troubleshooting hacks, and more! This decorative dinner plate dahlia features huge pink flowers with undertones of orange and gold on compact dark stems with ruffled foliage.
Towering at 5 to 6 feet it features shaggy blooms up to 10 inches across with twisting, curling petals. This superb-cut flower is a popular choice with brides-to-be. Colors emerge in varied patterns on gently rounded petals. This compact variety produces abundant flowers starting in mid-summer. For a spot of vivid color, plant 'Cafe au Lait Royal' which features soft pink petals highlighted with fuschia, purple or white streaks.
Flowers sit atop 3- to 4-foot sturdy stems and look equally terrific in the garden or your favorite vase. Tuck into the luxury of refreshing raspberry with this brilliantly colored dahlia variety.
Fundamentals of Growing Dahlias
If you start with tubers, plant 'Miss Delilah' for early blooms in as little as 80 days. This reliable dahlia variety produces an abundance of flowers with full, luscious, pink petals blended into a soft buttery yellow. With flowers on the smaller side, 'Sylvia' is no less striking with its multitude of pumpkin orange blooms. This dahlia variety is the 'go-to' choice for seasonal arrangements to carry you through autumn special occasions.
Small Dahlias: 4-6" Bloom Size
The lightest touch of white on petal tips gives this variety standout detail. This decorative form of the dinner plate variety tolerates a bit of shade but place this beauty in full sun for outstanding flowers. A super transitional flower for the garden, vase, or in bouquets in a unique color combination of shades of purple, pink, and yellow. 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. Perfect for your 'white garden', the dahlia 'Eveline' is a ball variety featuring 4- to 6-inch flowers with lilac centers that open to curled yellow petals and, finally, flat, rounded petals in exceptional antique white tipped in lavender.
Perfectly round, vibrant pink blooms feature yellow centers and honeycombed petals on this fantastic 'Franz Kafka' dahlia.
Flowers are held well above the foliage on 3-foot stems for easy cutting. This variety makes excellent boutonnieres and bridesmaid bouquets. Add some spice to the garden with the spiky, informal look of 'Karma Sangria'. This dahlia variety features quilled petals in dazzling yellow at the base lengthening out to a brilliant contrast in dark salmon pink.
If you're new to the dinner plate style dahlia this is a good starter plant, reliable and easy to maintain. Add a stake to support these super sunny flowers.