Coorabell Jessie Formal Decorative Dahlia

Coorabell Jessie Formal Dahlia Tuber

Coorabell Jessie is a truly enchanting Australian-bred dahlia that brings soft, romantic color to the garden. Her beautifully layered small formal decorative blooms open in warm apricot and peachy tones before developing into dreamy salmon-pink, often with delicate golden-yellow touches toward the center or tips. The color can shift throughout the season, making every bloom a little different. Beyond her beauty, Jessie is a hardworking cut flower, producing abundant blooms on long, strong stems that florists and flower growers adore.

Details

- Form: Small Formal Decorative (FD)
- Bloom Size: Small — approximately 4–6 inches
- Plant Height: Tall — approximately 5–6 feet
- Stem Strength: Strong
- Unicorn Status: Rare
- Primary Color: Salmon Pink / Peach
- Secondary Color: Apricot / Golden Yellow

A Bit of History

Coorabell Jessie was bred by the Wedd family of Coorabell in Northern New South Wales, Australia, with sources specifically crediting Steven Wedd and the Wedd brothers' breeding program. The Coorabell dahlias have become highly sought-after among flower growers, and Jessie has earned a reputation as both a beautiful exhibition flower and an exceptional cut flower.

Her color is one of her greatest charms. Depending on the season and growing conditions, she may open more apricot early in the season and develop richer peachy-pink tones as the days shorten. She is also known for being a prolific, consistent bloomer with strong, long stems—exactly the combination that makes a dahlia especially valuable in a cutting garden.

Coorabell Jessie has also proven herself on the exhibition bench, earning Best Decorative and Best Vase honors at Australian dahlia shows.

Ideal For

- Cutting gardens and flower farms
- Wedding and bridal bouquets
- Cottage gardens and perennial borders
- Floristry and specialty flower arrangements

Pairs Well With

- Cafe au Lait — The creamy blush tones of Cafe au Lait beautifully complement Jessie's warm peach and salmon coloring.

- Coorabell Zoe — Pairing two Coorabell varieties creates a gorgeous, coordinated Australian-bred collection with plenty of color variation.

- White or blush yarrow — Airy sprays of yarrow provide delicate texture and make Jessie's layered blooms stand out beautifully in bouquets.

Coorabell Jessie is a wonderful choice for gardeners who want something a little different—a hard-working cut flower wrapped in an irresistibly soft, romantic color palette.