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Honey Dew

Lemon yellow blooms brushed with cantaloupe warmth all season long

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Formal Decorative · 4–6"YellowSwan Island Dahlias (1991)United States

Honey Dew opens lemon yellow and slowly warms to cantaloupe as summer deepens, sometimes picking up faint red flecks along the petal edges. The fully double blooms are neatly layered with flat, broad petals that recurve toward the stem, giving each flower a tidy, round profile that holds its shape well on the stem. Color shifts from flower to flower keep arrangements looking alive rather than uniform. It was bred in United States by Swan Island Dahlias in 1991.

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Specifications

Physical

Form
Formal Decorative
Bloom class
BB4–6"
Bloom size
4–6"(10.2–15.2 cm)
Plant height
42–48"

Color

Color
Yellow/Orange
Pattern
Light Blend
Tags
lemon yellowcantaloupepeachlight blendsoft yellowwarm yellow

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes

Provenance

1991
United States
Breeder
Swan Island Dahlias

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Beginner friendly

Ideal for

BeginnersFlorists

Growing Honey Dew

Plant tubers in full sun once soil temperatures are reliably above 60 degrees. Pinch the central shoot at four leaf sets to encourage side branching and a longer harvest window. Water consistently at the base and avoid wetting the foliage to reduce mildew pressure late in the season. Stake at planting rather than waiting, as the stems can reach waist height and lean under the weight of multiple blooms.

Spacing
Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking
Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Honey Dew dahlia grow?

Honey Dew reaches 42–48" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Honey Dew dahlia bloom?

Honey Dew is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Honey Dew dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Honey Dew is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life.

Is Honey Dew a good dahlia for beginners?

Honey Dew is rated beginner-friendly — reliable in typical garden conditions without specialized care.

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