🌱 Beginner Friendly✂ Cut Flower

Brown Sugar

Rusty copper-orange blooms that deepen to rich brick red at the center

Also known as: Brown Sugar FDM

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Ball · 3–4"OrangeNetherlands

Brown Sugar produces perfectly rounded globe blooms in a warm copper-orange that transitions to rusty brick red toward the center of each tightly cupped petal. The coloring deepens as the season progresses, shifting between terracotta and warm brown tones depending on light and temperature. Plants grow on upright, straight stems with a reliable succession of blooms from midsummer through frost.

1 grower listing · from $13

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Availability & pricing

Only one grower is currently listing Brown Sugar, 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: Munder 4"
Bloom size: 3–4"(7.6–10.1 cm)
Plant height: 35"

Color

Color: Orange
Pattern: Dark Blend
Tags: copper-orangerusty orangebrick redterracottawarm browncopper

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes

Provenance

Netherlands
Country of origin

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Beginner friendly

Ideal for

BeginnersFlorists

Growing Brown Sugar

Plant in full sun and space generously to allow good air circulation around the rounded canopy. Pinch growing tips early in the season to promote branching and more bloom stems. Stake before plants tip and keep soil consistently moist; feed with a low-nitrogen fertilizer once buds set. Cut stems when blooms are half to three-quarters open for the longest freshness.

Spacing: Space about 18–24 in apart
Staking: Compact enough that most growers skip staking

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Brown Sugar dahlia tubers?

Brown Sugar 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 Brown Sugar dahlia tubers?

Tubers of Brown Sugar on The Dahlia Hub are listed at $13.

How tall does Brown Sugar dahlia grow?

Brown Sugar reaches 35" at maturity — compact enough that most growers skip staking.

When does Brown Sugar dahlia bloom?

Brown Sugar is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Brown Sugar dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Brown Sugar is well suited for cutting.

Is Brown Sugar a good dahlia for beginners?

Brown Sugar is rated beginner-friendly — reliable in typical garden conditions without specialized care.