Pollinators love these dahlias varieties too! We’ve chosen six charming single-flowered varieties
Fully double dahlias look stunning, but they don’t provide much for pollinators. So be sure to plant single-flower dahlia varieties that supply food for butterflies, bumblebees, and other buzzing friends. For a summer display, try the star-shaped ‘Honka Yellow’ or the compact, container-friendly ‘Happy Single Princess.’
1. Collar dahlia ‘Teesbrooke Audrey’
This variety produces 7–10 cm blooms starting in July and grows to about 80 cm tall. Like all dahlias, ‘Teesbrooke Audrey’ thrives in a sunny spot and benefits from pre-sprouting its tubers 1–2 months before planting outdoors. Impecta.fi.
2. Decorative dahlia ‘Waltzing Mathilda’
If you’re searching for colorful single-flowered dahlias, this variety stands out with coral-red, 10–15 cm blooms that really pop against dark foliage. It grows to about 80–100 cm tall. Fluwel.com.
3. Star dahlia ‘Honka Yellow’
Honka-series varieties are easy to identify by their narrow, rolled-up petals. Besides yellow, the series includes various shades of red and white. Height 60–80 cm.
4. Peony-flowered dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’
This variety wows with radiant red, 7–10 cm blooms that contrast beautifully with dark foliage. Height around 100 cm. Impecta.fi.
5. Garden dahlia ‘Happy Single Princess’
This variety is among the most prolific bloomers as long as spent flowers are removed. Its compact 40–50 cm height makes it perfect for container plantings. Fluwel.com.
6. Collar dahlia ‘Impression Famoso’
This variety showcases bicolored blooms from July to October. Height 50–70 cm. Korpikangassiemen.fi.
