Dahlia 'Bloomquist Essence'

Height: 54"

American Dahlia Society Classification (AKA - flower nerd talk)

Class: Not Registered with ADS as of 2025

Bloomquist Essence dahlia tuber – a 3.5–4" formal decorative dahlia in icy pale pink with tiny bright yellow “stars” at the petal tips. Introduced in 2023 by hybridizer Paul Bloomquist, this 3–4 ft variety is productive, strong-stemmed, and perfect for cutting gardens and floral design.

• Variety: Dahlia ‘Bloomquist Essence’

• Collection: Legacy Collection

• Flower Form: Formal decorative

• Bloom Size: Approx. 3.5–4" (miniature to small)

• Color: Icy pale pink with magenta/lavender and apricot-rose tones; tiny bright yellow/gold “stars” at petal tips

• Plant Height: ~40–48" (about 3–4 ft)

• Growth Habit: Productive, strong stems, great for cutting

• Use: Cutting gardens, floral design, wedding work, mixed borders

• Hybridizer: Paul Bloomquist, Lynden, Washington

• Year Introduced: 2023

Meet Bloomquist Essence, the dahlia that looks like it’s been dusted with starlight.

This miniature-to-small formal decorative variety opens in soft, icy pale pink, sometimes shifting toward magenta or lavender tones depending on light and temperature. Each petal is tipped with a tiny bright yellow or golden “star,” giving the bloom a sparkling, almost glowing look. Some gardeners also see layered apricot and rose tones in the petals as the flowers mature, adding even more depth to arrangements.

Created by renowned hybridizer Paul Bloomquist of Lynden, Washington and introduced in 2023, Bloomquist Essence is part of our Legacy Collection—a curated group of varieties we believe will stay special for years, not just one season.

In the garden, Bloomquist Essence is:

• Productive – lots of blooms over a long season

• Strong-stemmed – ideal for cutting and arranging

• Perfect bouquet size – blooms average 3.5–4" across

• A reliable 3–4 ft tall plant (about 40–48") that fits easily into beds and cutting rows

If you love soft, romantic palettes with interesting detail up close, Bloomquist Essence is a star performer. The yellow-tipped petals add a little extra sparkle in bridal work, pastel mixes, and late-summer arrangements.