Summer's End

Summer’s End is a classic waterlily-form dahlia admired for its softly blended colouring and graceful bloom shape. The 5-inch flowers open in warm peach tones that gently transition to a soft yellow center, creating a luminous, sunset-like palette.

The broad, slightly cupped petals form the elegant, open silhouette characteristic of waterlily dahlias. Its refined form and warm colouring make Summer’s End especially beautiful in both garden beds and floral arrangements.

Growing approximately 4 feet tall, plants produce strong stems and reliable blooms throughout the season. Summer’s End is particularly valued by cutting gardeners for its long stems and dependable production.

This variety was awarded the 1993 Derrill W. Hart Award by the American Dahlia Society, recognizing it as the highest scoring waterlily-form hybrid in the North American Trial Gardens that year.

Details

Bloom Type: Waterlily (WL)
ADS Size: BB, Small (4-6 inches)
Colour: Soft Peach blending to Yellow
Plant Height: Approximately 4 feet
Award: 1993 Derrill W. Hart Award (American Dahlia Society)
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Support Needed: Recommended
Pinching: When 12 inches tall
Perfect For: Wedding palettes, sunset tones, cutting gardens, classic waterlily collections

Each tuber is hand-selected and guaranteed to have at least one healthy eye.