• A collage of pictures of Formby Duke Dahlia with the logo and name of Dapper Dahlias by Moose.
  • Formby Duke dahlia close-up showing peach-pink cupped petals with cream edges and a darker mauve center.
  • Formby Duke dahlia held in a hand in warm sunlight, with deep rose-pink curled petals and pale petal edges.
  • Formby Duke dahlia with pink cupped petals and a deep pink center resting beside a gray support grid.
  • Front view of a Formby Duke dahlia with peach-blush petals, cream margins, and a dark mauve center against a blurred background.
  • Angled close-up of a Formby Duke dahlia with rounded pink petals and tightly rolled inner petals beside a gray grid.
  • Close-up of a hand-held Formby Duke dahlia showing rose-pink petals with peach highlights in warm evening light.
1 7

Formby Duke

Formby Duke

Rooted Cutting • Ships April 1 - May 15
$50.00 USD
$50.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Formby Duke


Big, bold, and unapologetically regal—Formby Duke doesn’t whisper in the garden. It enters the scene like it owns the place and then proves it does.

Full Description
Formby Duke is a serious presence, the kind of dahlia that immediately draws your eye and refuses to give it back. The blooms are large and commanding, with rich, saturated coloring that reads deep and powerful rather than flashy. Petals are well-arranged and confident, giving the flower a strong, structured look without feeling stiff or overly formal.

On the plant, Duke grows tall and sturdy, standing above the crowd like it knows it belongs there. This is not a dainty filler dahlia—it’s a backbone variety, the kind that anchors a planting and makes everything around it look more intentional. Blooms hold well and show beautifully in the garden and the vase, which is exactly why growers keep chasing it down.

Formby Duke is loved for its combination of strength and refinement. It has that rare balance of being bold without being chaotic, dramatic without being fussy. Moose Logic says if you want one variety that makes your whole dahlia patch look more serious, this is a very good place to start.

Details

  • Bloom size: approximately 8–9 inches

  • Plant height: about 4–5 feet

  • Form: Informal Decorative

  • ADS classification: ID

Origin
Bred by George Harding of Formby Dahlias
Tasmania, Australia

Strong stems, commanding blooms, and undeniable presence—Formby Duke is proof that some dahlias are born leaders, not followers. If you read this far, comment DUKE so I know you’ve got excellent taste.

Shipping & Delivery

Rooted cuttings ship April 1 – May 15 via UPS 2nd Day Air. Orders are shipped when plants are ready and weather conditions are appropriate for safe travel. Because of the volume of orders we process during shipping season, orders cannot be combined. You’ll receive tracking information when your order ships.

What You'll Receive

You’ll receive a healthy, actively growing rooted dahlia cutting that has been professionally propagated and grown by Dapper Dahlias By Moose.

Once fully rooted, the plant is removed from its growing container with the rooted propagation plug intact, then carefully bagged and packed for shipping. Your cutting will arrive ready to be potted up or planted after appropriate acclimation.

Because these are live plants, size and appearance will naturally vary from plant to plant.

Before You Order

Please review our Terms & Conditions before ordering. Because we grow live plants specifically for the shipping season, orders cannot be canceled or combined.

When your cutting arrives, open the package promptly and inspect the plant. Any concerns with your order must be reported within 3 days of delivery and include photos.

Rooted cuttings have been grown in protected greenhouse conditions and will need to be gradually acclimated to outdoor conditions before planting outside.

By placing an order, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Growing help

Help your dahlias thrive with our growing guides: Rooted Dahlia Cuttings Care Guide and Dahlia IPM Field Guide.

View full details