Add These Gorgeous New Dahlias to Your Summer Garden

Looking to elevate your summer garden with vibrant colour and breathtaking blooms? Dahlias are a fantastic choice! With their wide range of sizes, shapes, and colours, from delicate pastels to bold, fiery hues, there’s a dahlia for every garden style. These low-maintenance flowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them perfect for borders, flower beds, or containers. Plus, their sturdy stems and impressive vase life make them ideal for cut flower arrangements. Whether you love dramatic dinner-plate dahlias or charming pompon varieties, these blooms will transform your garden into a floral paradise!

At Florissa, we’re excited to share some of our favourite new varieties for spring 2025. Here are our top five picks for a spectacular summer display:

Cranberry Classic

A true standout, the Cranberry Classic Dahlia boasts striking 5-inch blooms that add bold colour and elegance to any garden. Its rich cranberry-red centre fades into soft pink and purple tones, creating a mesmerizing ombré effect that resembles a living painting. Whether planted in clusters or as a standalone feature, these flowers command attention with their striking hues. Growing up to 36 inches tall, these dahlias make a dramatic impact in garden beds and borders. Their strong, sturdy stems also make them an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements. Bringing a few freshly cut blooms indoors allows you to enjoy their beauty up close while adding a touch of elegance to your home décor.

Strawberry Cream

Soft, sweet, and full of charm, the Strawberry Cream Dahlia is a must for any garden lover. With its perfect 4-inch blooms in a soft yet vibrant shade of strawberry pink, this variety is truly a standout in any garden. The Strawberry Pink Dahlia doesn’t just produce a few blooms—it bursts with an abundance of flowers throughout the season. Its bright, cheerful petals add a pop of colour to garden beds, borders, and containers, making it a versatile choice for gardeners who love a lush, colourful display. Growing up to 36 inches, this dahlia is not only a garden delight but also a cut-flower favourite, with long-lasting blooms that are perfect for fresh summer arrangements or thoughtful bouquets.

Linda’s Baby

This stunning ball dahlia showcases perfectly shaped, soft peachy-pink blooms that bring elegance and charm to any garden. Linda’s Baby has delicate yet vibrant flowers that make it a favourite for floral arrangements. Blooming continuously from mid-summer until the first frost, this variety ensures months of beauty in your outdoor space. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this dahlia thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, rewarding you with abundant blossoms throughout the season. Whether planted in garden beds or containers, it creates a striking focal point and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels, this dahlia is a must-have for those looking to add long-lasting colour and elegance to their landscape. Enjoy the beauty of these breathtaking blooms from summer through fall!

Maarn

Glow up your garden with Maarn, a vibrant ball dahlia that dazzles with 4-inch tangerine-orange blooms. With its perfectly shaped, tightly petaled flowers standing tall on sturdy stems, this variety is an excellent choice for homegrown bouquets, bringing warmth and vibrancy to any floral arrangement. Its compact, rounded blooms and sturdy stems make it ideal for cutting and arranging, while its prolonged bloom time—right through to the first frost—ensures a season full of colour. This dahlia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a low-maintenance yet high-impact addition to any garden. Ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners, Maarn is loved for its reliability, strong stems, and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Hamari Gold

Make a bold statement with the majestic Hamari Gold Dahlia. Featuring massive 10-inch golden-orange blooms, this dinner-plate variety commands attention in the garden and in floral arrangements alike. Growing up to 40 inches tall, it offers both height and visual impact, perfect for back borders or container displays. With long, sturdy stems and radiant colouring, Hamari Gold brings luxury and brilliance to your summer garden—and your home. Whether you’re an avid dahlia collector or a casual gardener looking to add a pop of colour, Hamari Gold is an excellent choice, offering blooms all summer long and undeniable charm.

Dahlias are a must-have for any garden, bringing vibrant colours, diverse shapes, and long-lasting blooms from summer to frost. Their easy care, wide variety, and ability to thrive in full sun make them perfect for gardeners of all levels. Whether you want bold, dramatic flowers or delicate, romantic hues, there’s a dahlia for every style. Their strong stems and long vase life make them excellent for cut-flower arrangements. By adding dahlias to your garden, you’re guaranteed a season full of beauty, charm, and endless floral inspiration! If you’re looking for more detailed information on planting dahlias, make sure to check out our all encompassing guide to dahlia tubers. Happy planting!