Hillcrest Suffusion Formal Decorative Dahlia

Hillcrest Suffusion blends soft cantaloupe orange and lemon yellow in neatly layered blooms. The yellow is brightest near the center, giving each flower a warm glow that stands out among darker dahlias. Its 4–6-inch blooms are large enough to anchor a bouquet and easy to mix with smaller flowers from the cutting garden.

Details

• Form — Formal Decorative (FD)
• Bloom Size — BB (Small, 4–6 inches)
• Plant Height — Medium, approximately 43 inches, with some reports of taller plants
• Stem Strength — Strong
• Unicorn Status — Common
• Primary Color — Soft cantaloupe orange
• Secondary Color — Lemon yellow

A Bit of History

Bred by Les Jackson in the United Kingdom, Hillcrest Suffusion was introduced in 1991. Its blend of melon and lemon tones makes it a versatile cut flower that fits both soft summer bouquets and warmer fall arrangements.

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens
• Late-summer market bouquets
• Peach-and-yellow wedding arrangements
• Sunny mixed borders

Pairs Well With

• Orange Globe dahlia deepens the palette with smoky copper tones.
• Ivory lisianthus brings out the soft yellow at the center of the bloom.
• Lavender snapdragons add a cool contrast and height to arrangements.