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Anemone dahlias centred by a cushion of tubular petals

Anemone-flowered dahlias

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Anemone-flowered dahlias

Anemone-flowered dahlias have one of the most recognisable forms in the dahlia family. A ring of broad outer petals surrounds a raised centre packed with slender, tubular florets, creating a flower that feels structured without becoming heavy. The centre often picks up a contrasting shade, so even a relatively simple colour combination can show considerable depth as the flower opens.

Their unusual shape gives anemone dahlias a useful place between single-flowered and fully double varieties. They sit comfortably among grasses and late-summer perennials, while the raised centres introduce another level of detail when different dahlia forms are planted together. Colours range from creams and soft pinks to reds, purples and richer bicolours. Plant the tubers in spring after the risk of frost has passed, choosing a sunny position in fertile, well-drained soil and supporting taller varieties where necessary.

From midsummer onwards, regular deadheading and cutting will keep fresh buds developing towards the first frosts. The distinctive blooms also work well in the vase, where the contrast between the outer petals and densely packed centre is particularly easy to appreciate. Repeat a favourite anemone-flowered dahlia through a border or combine several varieties to explore the different colour pairings within this flower class. In colder UK gardens, lift and store the tubers frost free over winter, ready for another season of growth in spring.

Anemone-flowered dahlia FAQs

Anemone-flowered dahlias combine two contrasting flower structures in one bloom. A ring of broader outer petals surrounds a dense cushion of elongated tubular florets in the centre, creating a soft, almost pincushion-like appearance. Their unusual centres also make them useful when you want something between the simplicity of a single dahlia and the fullness of a decorative type.