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Dahlia 'Bloomquist Essence' - Spring Shipped
Dahlia 'Bloomquist Essence' - Spring Shipped
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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.
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Variety: Dahlia ‘Bloomquist Essence’
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Collection: Legacy Collection
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Flower Form: Formal decorative
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Bloom Size: Approx. 3.5–4" (miniature to small)
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Color: Icy pale pink with magenta/lavender and apricot-rose tones; tiny bright yellow/gold “stars” at petal tips
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Plant Height: ~40–48" (about 3–4 ft)
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Growth Habit: Productive, strong stems, great for cutting
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Use: Cutting gardens, floral design, wedding work, mixed borders
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Hybridizer: Paul Bloomquist, Lynden, Washington
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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:
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Productive – lots of blooms over a long season
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Strong-stemmed – ideal for cutting and arranging
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Perfect bouquet size – blooms average 3.5–4" across
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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.
Spring Dahlia Tuber Shipping
Spring Dahlia Tuber Shipping
Spring-Shipped Dahlias: Pre-orders will begin shipping in April 2025. No early shipping.
Rooted cuttings ship separately.
Guarantee
Guarantee
We guarantee our tubers are true to variety and ready to grow. We are so confident in our tubers that we offer a conditional warranty for the growing season. Click here to read the complete policy.
Customer Conduct Policy
Customer Conduct Policy
We’re all about respectful and constructive communication—it’s how we ensure a positive experience for everyone in our growing community. If you have feedback or concerns, please reach out to us directly so we can resolve the issue promptly and fairly. We’re here to help, and we take pride in finding solutions that work.
That said, we reserve the right to refuse service, cancel orders, or void guarantees if a customer engages in disrespectful behavior. Over the years, we’ve seen too many growers face devastating challenges because of impatient or unfair actions, like airing complaints publicly on social media before giving the business a chance to address them.
Here’s the deal: If customer service matters are taken public before we’ve had a chance to help, we may choose to walk away and void guarantees. Likewise, if we see posts that are intentionally damaging or rude behavior toward other growers in the community, we reserve the right to decline your orders altogether.
We’re all in this together, so let’s keep it kind, constructive, and focused on growing beautiful things. 🌱
Grow & Care
Grow & Care
Dahlias are tender perennials, vigorous and fast growing. Dahlia tubers must be lifted for the winter from the ground in zones 7 and lower.
Planting:
Dahlias require soil that drains freely. Clay soil should be amended. Planting in raised beds can help alleviate moisture concerns. Tuber loss due to moisture rot is the leading cause for plant loss.
Plant 6" deep. Dig hole at least twice the width of your tuber to reduce soil compaction.
Label and stake your Dahlia at planting. Tubers do not need to be watered unless you are dealing with especially dry conditions. Whatever Mother Nature provides will be enough.
Care:
When Dahlias reach 10-12", the center tip should be pinched. This will create a bushier plan and yield more blooms. Without pinching, the plant will grow one tall, thick central stalk.
Your Dahlias will bloom from mid-summer until frost. Keep spent blooms trimmed and you'll enjoy repeat blooms all season long.
