Variety Index

Barbarry Cascade

Chimacum Night

A moody, medium-sized ball dahlia in rich mahogany. Named for Chimacum, Washington. Prized for its abundant blooms and distinctive dark color that reads almost black in low light.

Clearview Danielle

by Clearview Dahlias

From the Clearview breeding program in British Columbia, known for producing some of the finest ball dahlias in North America. Soft lilac-lavender — one of the most sought-after colors in the ball form.

Cornel

Cornel Bronze

A sport of the legendary Cornel with a richer bronze-pumpkin colorway. One of the most productive and reliable ball dahlias ever trialed by Floret Farm. Sturdy stems, prolific bloomer from late summer through frost.

Craig Charles

A reliable, deep orange-red ball dahlia with a warm saturation that photographs better than most. Strong stems, prolific, and one of the better orange options in the ball category.

Crichton Honey

One of Floret's all-time top 5 favorites. Warm peachy-apricot blooms on strong stems. Exceptionally weather-resistant and one of the most productive ball dahlias you can grow. A must-have for serious cut flower growers.

Ferncliff Apricot

by Keith Hammett

From the Ferncliff breeding program. Warm apricot-peach ball dahlia with long, straight stems and excellent vase life. One of the most reliable apricot-toned dahlias available.

Ferncliff Fairy

Ferncliff Honeycomb

by Keith Hammett

From the Ferncliff breeding program. Honey-amber-bronze ball dahlia with the warm golden depth that serious collectors seek. The Ferncliff series consistently produces some of the most reliable and show-worthy ball dahlias.

Ferncliff Key Lime

by Keith Hammett

From the legendary Ferncliff breeding program. One of the few dahlias in a true yellow-green — a rare colorway that makes arrangers giddy. Small ball form, prolific, and completely unique.

Ferncliff Rusty

by Keith Hammett

From the renowned Ferncliff breeding program. Deep russet-red ball dahlia with the color intensity and reliability that the Ferncliff name guarantees.

Franz Kafka

Hollyhill Pollyanna

by Ted Kennedy

A 2-inch miniature ball from Ted Kennedy's Holly Hill Dahlias. Bright blush-pink with a soft, buttery yellow center. One of the most beloved miniature dahlias in the collector community.

HS Date

Ivanetti

by Ivanetti

Jomanda

One of the most productive dahlias trialed by Floret Farm. Rich, rusty orange ball-shaped blooms on almost black stems — a striking combination. A workhorse variety that looks luxurious in both the garden and the vase.

Jowey Linda

by Jan van Doorn

A gentle blush-pink ball from the beloved Jowey series. The Jowey series is legendary for consistency, vigor, and vase life. Linda is the softest and most bridal member of the family.

Jowey Mirella

by Cor Geerlings

Consistent, tightly formed ball with soft lavender petals. A florist favorite for its long, strong stems.

Jowey Winnie

by Jan van Doorn

The large-ball entry in the beloved Jowey series. Dusty-rose with a warm peach undertone — the kind of color that is hard to pin down and impossible to replicate synthetically. A vigorous grower.

L'Ancresse

LAncresse

Linda Baby

Winner of the Best New Dahlia award at a major ADS show in 2016. Small ball blooms in a soft peach-blush. Floret recommends it for high-end bouquets and boutonniere work.

Maarn

Marble Ball

A striking bicolor ball with crisp white petals tipped in rich purple. Each bloom is slightly different.

Nina Chester

Orange Nugget

Peach Cupid

Purple Gem

Red Pigmy

Shadow Cat

A dark, small ball dahlia in deep burgundy-red. Strong stems, prolific blooms, and a sophisticated color that is a step darker than the more common dark red offerings.

Sneezy

Named for its petite, perfect form. One of the most reliable white ball dahlias in cultivation.

Soulman

by Swan Island

Stolze Von Berlin

A classic European ball dahlia in a gentle lilac-pink. Small blooms on reliably long stems. Popular with European florists for generations and prized by the dahlia community for its refined color.

Suncrest

Floret's pick for best yellow variety after years of trials. The yellow base gently blushes to peachy-pink at the petal tips — far more interesting than a flat yellow. Vigorous and productive.

Valley Rust Bucket

by Leone and David Smith

A collector gem from breeders Leone and David Smith. Deep rusty red-orange, 2-inch miniature ball blooms with incredible depth of color. Highly sought after — sells out every season.

White Aster

Yelno Harmony