AC HWY 61 Decorative Dahlia

AC HWY 61 Decorative Dahlia 

Vibrant, balanced, and full of personality — AC Highway 61 is a dahlia that captures the joy of summer color. Its blooms glow in a fiery blend of coral, orange, and raspberry rose, with perfectly shaped petals arranged in the refined symmetry of a formal decorative form. Each blossom appears polished yet playful, brightening garden beds and bouquets alike. Whether you’re designing a show-stopping floral arrangement or simply want a dahlia that turns heads in the garden, AC Highway 61 delivers both elegance and cheerful warmth in every bloom.

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Details

• Form: Formal Decorative

• Bloom Size: BB (4–6 inches)

• Plant Height: Medium (36–48 inches)

• Stem Strength: Strong

• Unicorn Status: Common

• Primary Color: White

• Secondary Color: Rose-Pink

• Plant ID: 3172

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A Bit of History

AC Highway 61 comes from the hybridizer Alberta Cramer, one of the most respected dahlia breeders in North America. Known for developing high-performance, florist-quality blooms, Cramer’s “AC” varieties have earned a loyal following among cut-flower growers. Highway 61 is named for the iconic American road that stretches from Minnesota to Louisiana — a fitting tribute for a dahlia that radiates warmth, adventure, and color. Beloved by exhibitors and gardeners alike, it’s celebrated for its reliable bloom production, rich color saturation, and perfectly formed petals.

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and farmer’s market bouquets

• Summer borders and mixed perennial beds

• Bright, cheerful wedding arrangements

• Container displays and front-yard color accents

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Pairs Well With

AC Ben Huston – for larger, bronze-toned contrast

Café au Lait Rose – to balance with soft romantic tones

Zinnias or Rudbeckia – to complement Highway 61’s coral warmth with rustic summer color