Takeoff Anemone Dahlia

Takeoff Anemone Dahlia 

Dahlia Take Off lives up to its name with vivacious gleams of lavender, creamy yellow, and soft orchid tones—each bloom looking like a fluffy puff with a confetti-center, ready to lift your garden’s energy. Its anemone-form petals frame a lush, textured center that seems to dance in the breeze. Tall, elegant, and bold, Take Off is perfect for gardeners who want drama in their borders, striking cut-flowers, or enchanting summer bouquets that hold attention until frost.---

Details

• Form: Anemone 

• Bloom Size: Medium (about 3–4 inches) 

• Plant Height: Tall (>48″) — around 3½ to 4½ ft depending on growing conditions 

• Stem Strength: Strong

• Unicorn Status: Common

• Primary Color: Lavender / Soft Purple tones 

• Secondary Color: Creamy Yellow centre with touches of cream / white and subtle pink accents in the centre / highlights 

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A Bit of History

Take Off is a relatively modern cultivar beloved by cutting-garden enthusiasts and bouquet makers for its vibrant outer petals paired with a soft, creamy center that gives visual contrast and texture. It is sold by specialty dahlia farms in the U.S. and Holland, appreciated for its mid-season emergence, long blooming window (summer through first frost), and reliable performance in full sun. Gardeners especially praise its anemone style, which gives it an airy elegance reminiscent of puffed blossoms rather than tightly packed formal blooms. 

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens (flowers that look great in vases, centrepieces)

• Tall borders and herbaceous beds for height & texture contrast

• Cottage gardens where artistry and color combinations shine

• Floral/design use for weddings & events needing statement blooms

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Pairs Well With

Café au Lait — for creamy neutral balance next to Take Off’s purple lavender tones

Cornel Bronze — rich bronze foliage & warm tones that contrast beautifully

Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ or other soft pink/peach dahlias — to create a romantic pastel-lavender gradient