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Dahlia 'Lee's Ellis' - Spring Shipped
Dahlia 'Lee's Ellis' - Spring Shipped
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Height: 48"
Meet Lee’s Ellis, a wildly fun laciniated dahlia that looks like smoky coral watermelon slices on a stem. The 3" blooms blend coral, salmon, and rosy tones with a swirled, fringed petal shape that brings instant interest to every bouquet.
Bred by Lee Hemmings Carlton of Goldenrod Gardens in North Carolina and introduced in 2022, this variety was created with florists in mind. Plants reach around 4 ft tall and crank out long, slender stems that are easy to harvest and arrange—ideal for anyone growing a cut flower garden or dahlia patch at home.
If you’re stocking up on dahlia tubers for a cutting garden, cottage garden, or small flower farm, ‘Lee’s Ellis’ is one of those workhorse varieties that also feels special. It tucks in beautifully with peaches, corals, and raspberry tones and brings texture to mixed market bouquets and mason jar arrangements alike.
These dahlia tubers are sold individually and are part of our dahlias for sale collection geared toward home growers who want florist-quality blooms in their own backyard.
Farmer Notes
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Think smoky coral meets watermelon – not flat color, but layered and saturated.
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The laciniated petals give bouquets movement and texture without overwhelming other blooms.
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Stems are long and straight, great for cut flower production and easy bunching.
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If you like varieties such as KA’s Coral Sea, this one hits a similar color lane—with extra texture and personality.
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Plant Height: ~4 ft in our dahlia garden
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Color: Smoky coral, salmon, and watermelon tones
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Use: Cut flower, bouquets, cottage garden borders, dahlia garden plantings
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Introduced: 2022
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Hybridizer: Lee Hemmings Carlton, Goldenrod Gardens (North Carolina)
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.
