Dahlia Colors

CFC Team
Sep 4
2 min read

Since we're the connecting point between so many different sets of eyes, we try to define dahlia color categories to make sure we're all speaking the same language.

Dahlias are available in a full range of colors — every color but true blue!

The American Dahlia Society specifies 15 color classifications, but in an industry that's so color-conscious, that just doesn't seem like enough!

We mainly sell dahlias in the online shop by color, not by specific variety.

When you click on a dahlia color in the shop, you'll see a list of varieties that are included in that color group, along with a series of photos of those varieties so you can get a sense of the color range.

Of course, screens vary in how they show colors, but the chart below can give you an idea of how we think about colors and the way they relate to each other.

Salmon is on the pink side of orange,

apricot is on the yellow side of peach,

and raspberry is on the pink side of red.

When you're ordering large quantities, it's helpful to know that your order may dip into the surrounding colors. With flowers coming from so many sources, it's rare that you'll end up with completely uniform bunches.

C o n s i d e r t h e s e e x a m p l e s :

Variations of Rust

Variations of Apricot

Variations of Coral

S P E C I F I C D A H L I A S

There are a few varieties that are just so special, we've given them their own listings by name in the online shop. These gals bloom in bridge tones that are hard to classify into one category or are specific high-demand varieties that you know by name (i.e., Sweet Nathalie, Totally Tangerine, Peaches n' Cream).

Jowey Winnie might seem like just another peach or coral, but that mauve center can really throw off a peach palette. Wine Eyed Jill is pretty much perfect, but if you're not expecting yellow in your pink dahlia, she might not do.

Here are a few breakdowns of colors that are similar,

but have subtle differences:

O R D E R I N G T I P

If the shape of the bloom is important to you (ball vs. decorative), please let us know when you place your order, either via email or by dropping a note at checkout.

We can't guarantee that you'll get all the same shape, but we'll do our very best to make it happen!

D A H L I A S T O R A G E

Cut dahlias do best in the cooler!

To get the longest vase life from your dahlias, keep them chilly, somewhere between 34-40°F. Their vase life is fairly short, though ball dahlias are known for being a little hardier and lasting a little longer than decorative dahlias.

If you don't have access to a cooler, consider a Thursday or Friday pickup for a weekend event!