Excentric Informal Decorative Dahlia

Excentric Decorative Dahlia 

Meet Excentric — a dahlia that brings a joyful splash of color to any garden scene. Its blooms are a vivid coral‑pink radiance, with a glowing yellow center that seems to light up from within. The informal decorative form gives the petals a charming, slightly curled edge, creating texture and movement as blooms open. Standing at about 3½–4 feet, Excentric fills garden beds or borders with exuberant warmth, and transforms bouquets with its cheerful personality.

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Details

• Form: Informal Decorative 

• Bloom Size: ~4 inches 

• Plant Height: ~3½–4 feet (≈ Medium‑Tall) 

• Stem Strength: Strong; good stems for cutting 

• Unicorn Status: Common 

• Primary Color: Bright Coral‑Pink 

• Secondary Color: Yellow center glow/blending into petals 

• Plant ID: 

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A Bit of History

Excentric has become a favorite among dahlia lovers for its lively coloration and its generous blooming habit. Introduced in the late 1990s, it carved out a niche for gardeners wanting something bright and bold that still works beautifully in mixed plantings. Its cheerful, energetic blooms stretch from mid‑summer into frost, and the strong stems make it excellent for cut flowers. It’s especially appreciated in garden circles for the way its coral‑pink tones play in sunlight, and how the golden yellow in the center adds warmth and contrast.

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens — produces flowers with stems strong enough for bouquets

• Mixed borders — adds a pop of warm, bright color among greens and cool‑toned foliage

• Container accents (larger containers) — fills well and draws attention

• Summer to fall displays — carries color deep into the season

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Pairs Well With

‘Cafe au Lait’ — the soft creamy neutral tones contrast nicely with Excentric’s coral and yellow glow

'Purple Emperor’ or other deep purples/violets — for dramatic complementary contrast

Silver or grey‑foliaged plants (e.g., Dusty Miller or Artemisia) — to set off the coral‑pink hues and make them shine