Bloomquist York

Bloomquist York is a tall, informal decorative dahlia known for its rich, moody, and painterly bi-colors, often described as deep burgundy, raspberry, or chocolate that fades to lighter, rusty red, cream, or fawn tones at the edges, giving it a hand-painted look. It produces large 5-6 inch blooms on strong, tall stems (5-7+ feet), making it excellent for cutting gardens and dramatic displays, offering a velvety texture and unique color depth perfect for late-season arrangements. 

Key Characteristics:

Form: Informal Decorative

Color: Deep burgundy, raspberry, chocolate, rusty-red ombre, often fading to cream/fawn/apricot

Bloom Size: Around 5-6 inches

Height: Tall, often 5-7 feet or more, with strong stems

Features: Painterly petals, velvety texture, dramatic color fade, excellent for cutting