Dinnerplate Dahlia Varieties

"Dinnerplate" is the nickname for American Dahlia Society class AA — varieties whose blooms measure over 10 inches across. They anchor statement arrangements, dominate show-bench presentation, and reward generous spacing, heavy feeding, and early staking in the garden. This list gathers the class AA cultivars on The Dahlia Hub, grouped by colour so you can shortlist by palette.

This guide catalogues 7 varieties on The Dahlia Hub, organised so you can compare at a glance. Each entry links to the full variety page with current seller listings and marketplace pricing.

Pink dahlias

2 varieties in the pink color family.

• Emory Paul — The dahlia serious exhibitors build their season around.
• Penhill Watermelon — One stem fills the vase. Everything else is optional.

Purple dahlias

1 variety in the purple color family.

• Penhill Dark Monarch — One stem in a vase stops a room mid-conversation.

Red dahlias

1 variety in the red color family.

• Zorro — The one every show table needs.

White dahlias

2 varieties in the white color family.

• Mingus Randy — Cool white petals tipped in lavender. One stem says enough.
• KA's Khaleesi — The giant that shows up and wins.

Yellow dahlias

1 variety in the yellow color family.

• Kelvin Floodlight — The dahlia serious exhibitors build their season around.

How to choose

Plan on 3-foot spacing, stake at planting, and expect the flowers to arrive a little later than the smaller-bloomed classes. Every variety page shows current seller listings — dinnerplate tubers move fast in late winter as wedding florists and market growers secure next season's stock.