Devon Saigon Dahlia

Rooted Cutting • Ships April 1–May 15

Devon Saigon dahlia rooted cuttings bring rich rose-pink blooms, magenta shading, and softly highlighted petals to the cutting garden. Bred by Charles Smith in Tasmania, Australia, this miniature formal decorative combines beautifully layered flowers with strong stems and productive flowering.

Full Description

Devon Saigon has her pink wardrobe figured out: rose, raspberry, a little magenta—and absolutely no intention of dressing quietly.

Broad, rounded petals overlap in orderly layers, while the younger petals curl into little cups around the center. Rich pink coloring deepens toward magenta, with paler shading adding dimension to individual petals. The result is a rounded, fully double flower with plenty of detail to admire up close.

This Australian dahlia was bred by Charles Smith of St Helens, Tasmania. Classified as a miniature formal decorative, Devon Saigon offers a tidy flower shape that lends itself beautifully to bouquets and mixed arrangements.

Grower reports consistently praise her cutting qualities. Strong stems, productive flowering, and a plant height around 4 feet make her an appealing choice for gardeners who want flowers for both the garden and the vase. Pair her with pale blush and cream for a softer arrangement, or let those rich pink tones mingle with burgundy and purple.

At a Glance

• Form: Miniature Formal Decorative (M FD)
• Bloom size: Miniature classification; exact diameter in inches not verified
• Color: Rich rose pink with magenta-purple shading and pale highlights
• Plant height: Approximately 4 feet; varies with growing conditions
• Stem strength: Strong cutting stems reported by multiple growers
• Vase life: Cultivar-specific duration not established
• Productivity: Productive flowering supported by multiple grower reports
• Cut-flower use: Well suited to bouquets and mixed arrangements
• Product format: Rooted cutting

Breeder & Origin

Bred by Charles Smith of St Helens, Tasmania, Australia. An introducing farm has not been reliably verified.

Moose’s Take

Those cupped petals and layers of rose-pink shading are what catch my eye. Devon Saigon has enough color to carry a bouquet, with softer highlights that keep the flower interesting when you get close. She’s a lovely choice for anyone whose cutting garden could use a little more pink—and whose definition of “a little” is negotiable.