Kelsey Annie Joy Collarette Dahlia

Kelsey Annie Joy Collarette Dahlia 

Step into your garden and be greeted by the gentle radiance of Kelsey Annie Joy — a collarette dahlia that seems to hold the soft glow of dawn in its petals. Its delicate apricot-peach outer petals fade into a ruffled ring of pink, adding depth and movement to the bloom. Whether you’re pausing for a morning coffee or clipping stems for a bouquet, this flower carries a quiet elegance that transforms ordinary moments into garden memories.

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Details

• Form: Collarette (ring of shorter inner petals surrounded by a larger outer ring)

• Bloom Size: ~ 4″ class (medium to small) 

• Plant Height: ~ 24–30″ (medium / compact) 

• Stem Strength: Moderate

• Unicorn Status: Semi-common

• Primary Color: Apricot / peachy yellow (soft warm tones) 

• Secondary Color: Pink collar / blush ring inside 

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A Bit of History

Kelsey Annie Joy (sometimes spelled “Kelsey Annie Joy”) is a modern collarette dahlia prized for its soft painterly tones and graceful form. While its precise breeder lineage is less documented in major catalogs, it has gained popularity among specialty growers for its reliable bloom habit and gentle palette. Nurseries like White Flower Farm list it as a standout collarette variety with glowing sherbet shades. Gardeners often comment on how its pastel bloom glows in the late afternoon light, making it especially valued for cutting and edging. Because it’s not as widely grown as large decorative or dinnerplate dahlias, Kelsey Annie Joy adds a bit of exclusive charm to any dahlia lineup.

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens (its moderate stems and refined blooms make lovely arrangements)

• Mixed perennial or dahlia borders

• Patio containers and small beds

• Accent plant in cottage, butterfly, or pollinator gardens

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Pairs Well With

‘Cafe au Lait’ Dahlia — for soft neutral contrast

‘Night Butterfly’ Dahlia — deep purple to highlight the apricot tones

Salvia ‘Amistad’ or deep blue salvias — bring cool contrast to the warm hues