Bloomquist Essence Dahlia

Bloomquist Essence is a beautifully balanced pink formal decorative dahlia. The color sits in that rare sweet spot between pale blush and bright pink—soft enough to feel romantic, but saturated enough to hold its own in the garden and in arrangements.

The blooms are compact and beautifully formed, with layers of neatly arranged petals that give them a polished, almost porcelain-like look. It is an easy pink to work into a wide range of palettes without disappearing or taking over.

• Form: Formal Decorative
• Color: Soft Pink
• Bloom Size: ~3.5–4"
• Height: ~4.5 ft
• Ideal For: Cut Flower Gardens, Romantic Palettes, Floral Design
• You May Also Like: Bloomquist Pink Parfait, Linda’s Baby, KA’s® Keltie Rose
• Featured In These Collections: Bloomquist Collection, Pink Dahlias, Decorative Dahlias

Why We Grow It: Bloomquist Essence is prolific—truly one of those dahlias that seems to bloom constantly. We love it just as much for the color: the sweetest pink, neither too bright nor too pale, but somehow exactly right. It is dependable, useful, and beautiful enough to earn its space year after year.

For detailed planting, staking, watering, and overwintering advice, visit our How to Grow Dahlias guide.