3 New Dahlias to Plant This Spring – Plus a Hosta With Luminous Leaves

Check out Florissa’s top spring flowering plants for your garden. Best and brand new dahlias, daylilies, hostas & lilies to grow this season!

Spring always brings a sense of anticipation, and this season is no exception. As the days lengthen and the soil begins to warm, a fresh wave of plants step into the spotlight—early bloomers, dependable performers, and standout varieties that set the tone for the months ahead. In this post, we’re sharing our top picks for spring: carefully selected favourites chosen for their exceptional beauty, reliable garden performance, and the kind of seasonal magic that makes this time of year feel so special.

Dahlia Peaches and Vanilla

Dahlia ‘Peaches and Vanilla’ is a true standout in the summer garden, celebrated for its softly blended tones of peach pink and creamy vanilla that bring warmth and elegance to any planting. Producing abundant 5″ blooms on long, sturdy stems, this dahlia is an exceptional choice for cut flower gardens, offering flowers that are as long-lasting in arrangements as they are beautiful in the landscape. Plant your dahlia tuber in spring in a full sun location, and once established, enjoy a continuous display of blooms from mid-summer all the way through fall, providing months of colour and cutting potential!

Dahlia Neon Flair

Dahlia ‘Neon Flair’ is a vibrant showstopper in the summer garden, featuring striking, eye-catching blooms in bold neon pink and magenta tones that instantly draw attention. Its large, fully double flowers sit atop strong, sturdy stems, making it an ideal choice for cut flower gardens as well as garden beds. Blooming from mid-summer through fall, ‘Neon Flair’ offers a long season of bright, energetic colour that pairs beautifully with both soft pastels and deep, dramatic shades. Easy to grow in full sun with well-drained soil, this dahlia delivers dependable performance and a dazzling floral display throughout the season.

Dahlia Night Silence

Dark and dramatic, Dahlia ‘Night Silence’ pairs moody bronze foliage with sultry, dusky-rose blooms for a look that feels both romantic and refined. Each velvety flower reaches an impressive 5 inches across, standing out beautifully against the dark leaves. Growing up to 90 cm tall, this striking variety adds depth and contrast to borders, cutting gardens, and large containers. A prolific bloomer, it produces a steady succession of flowers through the season, ensuring long-lasting colour and plenty of stems for cutting. ‘Night Silence’ is a bold choice for gardeners who love rich tones and statement-making plants.

Hemerocallis Dressed in Ruffles

Hemerocallis ‘Dressed in Ruffles’ is a stunning daylily that lives up to its name, featuring large, softly ruffled blooms in warm shades of peach, apricot, and blush with a gentle glow at the throat. Each flower brings a touch of romance and elegance to the summer garden, held high on sturdy stems above clean, arching foliage. Exceptionally easy to grow and reliably reblooming, this daylily thrives in full sun to partial shade and returns year after year with minimal care—perfect for adding refined texture and luminous colour to borders and perennial beds.

Hosta White Feather

Truly in a class of its own, Hosta ‘White Feather’ steals the spotlight in spring with its striking creamy-white leaves that seem to glow in shady spaces. This luminous foliage creates an eye-catching contrast in borders, woodland gardens, and containers. As the season progresses, the leaves transform, gradually softening into green and adding layered interest to the garden. Growing up to 35 cm tall, it forms a neat, compact clump that’s perfect for smaller spaces. Exceptionally hardy and reliable, ‘White Feather’ returns year after year, bringing elegance, texture, and a fresh burst of light to shaded areas.

Lily Black Ship

Lily ‘Black Ship’ is a dramatic standout in the summer garden, prized for its deep, velvety burgundy blooms that appear almost black in certain light. Tall, sturdy stems carry multiple upward-facing flowers, creating strong vertical interest and making this lily an excellent choice for both garden impact and cut flower use. Blooming in early to mid-summer, ‘Black Ship’ thrives in full sun to partial shade and returns reliably year after year, adding rich color and bold contrast to borders, mixed plantings, and floral arrangements.

Cosmo Atrosanguinea

Cosmo ‘Atrosanguinea’ is a striking addition to any summer garden, known for its rich, dark burgundy-red flowers that not only add bold, dramatic color but also give off a subtle, chocolate-like fragrance. Its tall, airy stems and finely divided foliage create a graceful, natural look while supporting an abundance of blooms. Blooming from mid-summer into fall, ‘Atrosanguinea’ attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it as beneficial as it is beautiful. Perfect for cut flower gardens, its long stems, velvety flowers, and sweet, chocolatey scent make it a standout in both the garden and floral arrangements.

As you plan for the 2026 gardening season, these picks are designed to inspire confidence and creativity in the garden. Whether you’re refreshing a few favourite beds or starting something entirely new, each selection offers dependable performance paired with standout beauty. Best of all, you can find these Florissa varieties—and many more—at your local garden centers. With thoughtful planting and a little patience, they’ll reward you with a vibrant, joy-filled spring that unfolds beautifully and sets the stage for the gardening year ahead.