Nashville Warerlily/Decorative Dahlia

Nashville Waterlily/Decorative Dahlia 

Bright, cheerful, and unmistakably graceful, Dahlia “Nashville” brings the charm of old-southern gardens to your own landscape. Its petals open in a vivid Barbie-pink that seems to glow in afternoon sunlight, edged with soft folds and a gentle waterlily/decorative style that feels both classic and romantic. This is a dahlia that invites you to lean in and linger — to see the undulating curves, to appreciate how light plays across its surfaces, and to imagine a vase of these blooms brightening your home or event.

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Details

• Form: Waterlily / Decorative (intermediate, somewhat flat profile) 

• Bloom Size: 3-4 inches 

• Plant Height: Mature plant likely medium height (≈ 36-48″) 

• Stem Strength: Moderate to strong (capable of producing good cutting stems) (implied by its offering as cut flower) 

• Unicorn Status: Common / widely available among growers (not presented as a rarity)

• Primary Color: Bright Pink / Barbie Pink (uniform pink) 

• Secondary Color: None (solid pink)

• Plant ID: 

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A Bit of History

Dahlia “Nashville” is traded among dahlia growers as a vibrant pink, waterlily/decorative type. Its clean, consistent color and moderate size make it a favorite in tuber catalogs. According to floriculture supplier listings, the variety is grown by F. van der Vlugt (Netherlands) and is exported in cut form (stem length ~ 55 cm) to florists and wholesale markets. Garden nurseries like Peninsula Petals also list it as a bright pink “waterlily/decorative type.” Though the detailed origin (breeder, parentage) isn’t widely documented online, its appeal lies in its clean, consistent pink tone and versatility in garden or cut use.

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements (its stem length and form make it well suited for bouquets)

• Mixed borders and perennial beds — adds a crisp, pink accent

• Patio containers (for gardeners seeking bold color in smaller plantings)

° Floral events and wedding décor (pink tone works in many palettes)

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Pairs Well With

“Café au Lait” Dahlia — its soft neutrals complement “Nashville” without competing

“Thomas Edison” Dahlia — deep violet or purple tones create striking contrast

Lavender, Salvia, or Russian Sage — cool purples or silvery foliage create pleasing counterpoints to the warm pink