Southern Belle Waterlily Dahlia

Southern Belle Waterlily Dahlia 

Soft‑spoken elegance meets garden performance — Southern Belle Dahlia steals the show with its dreamy, romantic blooms. With flower faces around 5 inches wide, this Waterlily‑style dahlia unfolds petal layers in shades of dusty coral‑pink with warm yellow hints at the base, gently aging from pink into peach tones. Set on tall, sturdy stems that reach about 4½ feet, it’s ideal for vases, borders, or any spot where you want a graceful, long‑lasting bloom that draws admiring glances.

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Details

• Form: Waterlily (WL) 

• Bloom Size: BB (~5") 

• Plant Height: Tall (~4½ ft / >48") 

• Stem Strength: Strong — excellent for long‑stems & cutting 

• Unicorn Status: 

• Primary Color: Soft Coral‑Pink / Dusty Pink 

• Secondary Color: Yellow base / peach undertones as blooms mature 

• Plant ID: 

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A Bit of History

Introduced by Swan Island Dahlias in 2014, Southern Belle has quickly become a favorite for both home gardeners and flower farmers. It’s valued for its versatility: graceful Waterlily form, handsome coloration that shifts subtly with age, and strong performance as a cut flower. Even though it blooms mid‑to‑late summer, its carry‑through into fall with healthy foliage and repeated pours of blooms makes it a reliable “Belle” in any patch. 

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens — perfect for vase arrangements with long stems

• Mixed borders and cottage garden settings

• Romantic wedding florals and event decoration

• Collectors or gardeners who like blooms that change subtly as they age

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Pairs Well With

‘Cafe au Lait’ Dahlia — for soft creamy tones that balance the coral‑pink

‘Dark Monarch’ Dahlia or a deep burgundy foliage plant — to provide dramatic contrast

Ammi Majus or Nigella — for airy white or delicate textures that highlight the bloom’s form