Iced Tea Formal Decorative Dahlia

Iced Tea Formal Decorative Dahlia

Imagine warm hues steeped in sunlight — that’s Ice Tea, a Dahlia that brings creamy apricot, soft peach, and coral-rosy tones together in elegant harmony. Its formal decorative bloom unfolds in perfectly arranged layers, giving it a refined, sculpted look, like the delicate creases of linen touched by morning light. Whether nestled among garden borders or cut and carried into bouquets, Ice Tea adds a whisper of earthy sophistication to every space.

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Details

• Form: Formal Decorative 

• Bloom Size: ~ 3-4 inches (Miniature to small-medium) 

• Plant Height: Medium (~ 3-4 feet / ~3.5 ft) 

• Stem Strength: Strong / good quality stems suitable for cutting 

• Unicorn Status: Common

• Primary Color: Coral / Apricot / Peach tones 

• Secondary Color: Rosy / Raspberry undertones, occasionally softer peach edges 

• Plant ID: 

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A Bit of History

‘Ice Tea’ is a relatively modern variety bred by Gitts (2013) . Over recent years it has become popular among growers who want smaller, elegant blooms with excellent color shifts through the season. At trial patches (e.g., Floret Library), ‘Ice Tea’ has been praised for its compact form, prolific flower production, and suitability for both garden display and flower arranging. 

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens (small blooms + long usable stems make it great for arrangements)

• Mixed borders and cottage garden beds

• Container planting where medium height and compactness are pluses

• Gardens with earthy, warm color palettes (peach, apricot, rose)

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Pairs Well With

Dahlia ‘Café au Lait’ — its creamier tones contrast beautifully with the coral/apricot of Ice Tea

Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’ — for drama and deeper tones to heighten contrast

Salvia & bronze-leaf plants (e.g., bronze leaved grasses, bronze foliage coleus) — to echo its warm tones and add texture