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Blyton Softer Gleam

Golden honey spheres that shift to apricot, built for cutting and the show bench

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Ball · 3.5–6"YellowLes Stothard (2003)United Kingdom

Blyton Softer Gleam is a ball dahlia that opens 3.5–6" blooms in yellow. Blyton Softer Gleam opens in a warm, rich golden orange and softens to honey gold, finishing at the petal tips in a whisper of apricot. Raised in the UK by Les Stothard and introduced in 2003, it earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable garden performance. It was bred in United Kingdom by Les Stothard in 2003.

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Availability & pricing

Only one grower is currently listing Blyton Softer Gleam, which makes this a limited-availability dahlia this season. Listings are priced at $13 — in line with ball dahlias this season.

Sellers ship from NJ. Most current listings are pre-order, which is typical for tubers outside the spring shipping window.

Specifications

Physical

Form
Ball
Bloom class
BB4–6"
Bloom size
3.5–6"(8.9–15.2 cm)
Plant height
36–60"

Color

Color
Yellow
Pattern
Light Blend
Tags
golden yellowhoney goldapricotsoft orangewarm goldpeach

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Exhibition
✓ Yes

Provenance

2003
United Kingdom
Breeder
Les Stothard
RHS registration
237993

Awards & Recognition

  • ★RHS Award of Garden Merit

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Beginner friendly

Ideal for

BeginnersFloristsExhibitors

Growing Blyton Softer Gleam

Plant tubers in a sunny spot once the soil has warmed and all frost risk has passed. Pinch the central growing tip early in the season to encourage branching and a higher bloom count. Stake early, as stems are long and the full blooms add weight. Water deeply but infrequently, and switch to a low-nitrogen feed once buds appear. Cut stems often to keep new flowers coming through the first hard frost.

Spacing
Space about 3 ft apart
Staking
Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Blyton Softer Gleam dahlia tubers?

Blyton Softer Gleam is currently listed by 1 grower on The Dahlia Hub, with prices starting at $13. Compare sellers in the listings panel above to check availability, shipping, and ratings.

How much are Blyton Softer Gleam dahlia tubers?

Tubers of Blyton Softer Gleam on The Dahlia Hub are listed at $13.

How tall does Blyton Softer Gleam dahlia grow?

Blyton Softer Gleam reaches 36–60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Blyton Softer Gleam dahlia bloom?

Blyton Softer Gleam is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Blyton Softer Gleam dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Blyton Softer Gleam is well suited for cutting, with approximately 7-day vase life.

Is Blyton Softer Gleam a good dahlia for beginners?

Blyton Softer Gleam is rated beginner-friendly — reliable in typical garden conditions without specialized care.

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