Our Top 3 Selling Dahlias in 2026
When people think about growing dahlias, they often picture rare varieties, dinnerplate blooms, and long lists of cultivars. That approach can look impressive, but it is not how we run our field at Green Willow Gardens.
We focus on growing a lot of a few tried and true varieties in colors and forms we know are usable. These dahlias perform well across our bouquets and are consistently requested by florists buying wholesale.
Below are the 3 dahlias that we sold the most of to florists in 2026 plus one honerable mention.
Sylvia (Maarn) - Sylvia was a first year variety for us and quickly became a standout. The warm orange color is incredibly versatile and fills a gap florists are always looking for. The stems were tall, strong, and reliable all season, which matters when flowers are moving through buckets, coolers, and design tables. The rounded flower form travels well and holds up longer after harvest, making it a great fit for wholesale.
Eternal Snow - White flowers always sell well. Eternal Snow is a waterlily form dahlia with crisp white petals and an open, elegant shape. It adds interest without overpowering an arrangement and works easily across weddings, events, and everyday designs. This variety moved consistently every week and reinforced how valuable a strong white dahlia is in a wholesale lineup.
Salmon Runner - Salmon Runner is an informal decorative dahlia with coral and raspberry tones and lighter petal edges that give it great dimension. It brings movement and softness to arrangements while still feeling substantial.
Honorable Mention - Cornel Bronze - Ball dahlias will always have my heart, and Cornel Bronze is a favorite. The warm bronze tone is perfect for late summer and fall, and the ball form is durable, long lasting, and easy to work with. While it was not our top seller by volume, it sold steadily and consistently caught attention.
Why We Skip Dinnerplate Dahlias
We do not grow dinnerplate dahlias, and that is very intentional. Large blooms are more fragile, harder to transport, and shorter lived. For our operation, smaller blooms and ball forms make more sense. They travel better, last longer, and give designers more flexibility.
Growing With Intention
Growing fewer varieties in greater quantity has made our dahlia program stronger and more predictable. These varieties worked because they were usable, dependable, and not fussy.
If you are growing for wholesale, this is your reminder that you do not need endless varieties to be successful. Growing what works, and growing it well, goes a long way.
