One of my favorite parts of planning each growing season is selecting new varieties for our gardeners. Every year we fine-tune our lineup based on performance, color impact, customer feedback, and always make room for something new!
For 2026, I’m excited to share a dahlia collection that’s colorful, dependable, and incredibly versatile—whether you’re planting containers, borders, or cutting gardens.
This year, our focus was on strong growers, consistent bloomers, and standout color. We’re growing three main series that each bring something special to the garden.
City Lights Series
Bold, vibrant, and made to stand out
The City Lights dahlias are all about high-impact color. These varieties are medium vigor dahlias that perform great in containers or the garden. The vibrant blooms stand out in contrast to the dark foliage colors, hence the name City Lights.
These are fantastic choices if you love bright, saturated colors, and dark foliage!
Plant Perfect’s 2026 City Lights Varieties
Dalaya Series
Elegant blooms with incredible color detail
The Dalaya series have beautiful color blends with lace-style and bi-color petals. They are a medium vigor plant with excellent branching and bloom counts. They’re perfect for gardeners who want something a little more artistic to make an impact in their containers or gardens.
If you love layered color, texture, and blooms that look just as good in a vase as they do in the garden, this series is for you.
Plant Perfect's 2026 Dalaya Varieties
Dahlietta Series
Compact, reliable, and perfect for containers
The Dahlietta series is a must-have for patios, smaller spaces, and combo planters. These plants stay compact while producing loads of blooms, making them ideal for gardeners who want nonstop color without oversized plants. We are growing the entire series and with a large assortment of colors, you’re sure to find the perfect addition to complete those sunny arrangements.
These are some of the most dependable dahlias and will be a great option for both new and experienced gardeners.
Plant Perfect's 2026 Dahlietta Varieties
Why We’re Excited About This Lineup
Every variety we grow is chosen with intention. For 2026, this lineup offers:
• A wide range of colors from soft and elegant solids to bold and dramatic bi-colors.
• Strong, proven performers from the best breeders that bloom all season
• Multiple vigor options for containers or landscapes
If you’re planning your garden or containers for this season, keep an eye out—these varieties are going to make 2026 a beautiful year.
— Casey
Owner, Plant Perfect
