Tootles Decorative Dahlia

Tootles Decorative Dahlia 

Vibrant, cheerful, and bursting with personality — the Tootles Dahlia delivers rich fuchsia-purple blooms that light up the garden like a jewel. With perfectly arranged petals in a classic Formal Decorative form, each 3.5 to 4-inch bloom is a work of art: symmetrical, saturated, and striking. Perched on tall, strong stems, Tootles is a favorite for cut flower growers and home gardeners alike who crave bold color and heirloom charm. If you're looking for a reliable showstopper, this rare beauty earns its place in any sunny bed or bouquet.

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Details

• Form: Formal Decorative

• Bloom Size: BB (3.5" to 4")

• Plant Height: Tall (>48")

• Stem Strength: Strong

• Unicorn Status: Rare to common

• Primary Color: Fuchsia Purple

• Secondary Color: White

• Plant ID:

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A Bit of History

Tootles is a beloved heirloom dahlia that’s been quietly passed from gardener to gardener for decades. Though its exact breeder is unknown, its popularity among boutique farms and collectors speaks volumes. Praised for its saturated color and steady bloom habit, Tootles has become a cult favorite — especially for floral designers seeking bold color in a mid-size bloom. Despite its rarity in commercial catalogs, it remains a staple in many cutting gardens and is often one of the first varieties to sell out each season.

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens, bold color, plus strong stems = floral gold

• Wedding and event florals needing a pop of saturated hue

• Cottage or heirloom-inspired borders

• Collectors seeking rare, old-school dahlias

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Pairs Well With

‘Jowey Winnie’ Dahlia – for soft contrast with peachy undertones

‘Plum Passion’ Dahlia – deepens the purple theme with rich moodiness

Ammi Majus (False Queen Anne’s Lace) – airy white filler to make the color pop