Bloomquist Candy Corn Informal Decorative Dahlia

Bloomquist Candy Corn Informal Decorative Dahlia

Imagine your garden alive with blossoms that look like candy corn — soft, glowing layers of pumpkin‑orange, goldenrod yellow, and creamy white that fade into one another to dazzling effect. Bloomquist Candy Corn captivates with its large, informal decorative blooms measuring about 4‑6 inches, appearing on strong yet elegant stems. The color shift from warm base hues toward bright tips makes each flower seem to glow in late summer sunlight. It’s like autumn came early — perfect for gardeners wanting dramatic, nostalgic, sweet‑themed color in their beds or bouquets

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Details

• Form: Informal Decorative 

• Bloom Size: 4‑6 in (BB class) 

• Plant Height:  4‑5 ft (Medium‑Tall) 

• Stem Strength: Strong / sturdy (inferred, frequently described for cutting) (you may confirm locally)

• Unicorn Status: Rare / Novelty (it’s stylish, fairly new, sought after) (if you track rarity, this fits)

• Primary Color: Orange / Pumpkin‑Orange 

• Secondary Color: Yellow & White (color fades/tips) 

• Plant ID: 

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 A Bit of History

Bloomquist Candy Corn was hybridized by Paul and Barbara Bloomquist of Lynden, Washington. It is regarded as a novelty type because of its striking multi‑tone coloring and unique, cheerful appearance. Gardeners love it not only for its visual pop but also for its performance: it blooms reliably, fills in well in beds and cutting gardens, and stands out among dahlias for having such pronounced color variation in a single flower. Because of its “candy” tones, it has become especially popular for autumn displays, Halloween/winter weddings, and anywhere you want warm color contrasts late in the season.

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and fresh bouquets (its strong, eye‑catching blooms make great arrangements)

• Late‑season border displays (color when many other flowers are winding down)

• Wedding or event décor, especially for autumn / rustic / warm color palettes

• Container gardens or focal beds where you want something bold and cheerful

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Pairs Well With

‘Bloomquist Jean’ – its peachy / golden tones complement Candy Corn’s bolder orange and yellow

‘Hollyhill Autumn Splendor’ (or similar rich burgundy or deep red dahlias) – for dramatic contrast

Ornamental grasses (e.g. Miscanthus, Switchgrass) – to balance the bloom’s color with architectural texture