• Formby Louisa dahlia photo collage showing original blooms in peach, pink, coral and buttery yellow with Dapper Dahlias by Moose branding
  • Formby Louisa dahlia bloom with peach-pink petals and golden yellow centers, grown by Dapper Dahlias by Moose
  • Detailed close-up of Formby Louisa dahlia center with tightly layered pink and creamy yellow petals
  • Formby Louisa dahlia close-up with orange-apricot petals edged coral pink in golden evening sunlight
  • Formby Louisa dahlia plants flowering in a field, showing peach, soft pink and yellow blooms
  • Formby Louisa dahlia front view with layered peach-pink petals and golden yellow highlights
  • Formby Louisa dahlia blooms viewed from the side with layered peach and coral petals and distant mountains
  • Formby Louisa dahlia front-facing bloom with salmon-pink petals and warm yellow undertones
  • Formby Louisa dahlia field with coral peach flowers and mountain landscape in warm evening light
  • Formby Louisa dahlia side profile with buttery yellow petals tipped and edged in pink
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Formby Louisa

Formby Louisa

Rooted Cutting • Ships April 1 - May 15
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
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Formby Louisa Dahlia

Apparently, someone in Tasmania decided that yellow, peach, pink, and cream should all attend the same garden party.

And Formby Louisa showed up wearing every color.

Part of the celebrated Australian Formby family of dahlias associated with breeder George Harding, Formby Louisa is a Small Decorative variety with warm, blended coloring that can shift noticeably between blooms.

Australian growers describe buttery-yellow and cream petals touched with peach, apricot, and salmon-pink tones. Rather than presenting one solid color, Louisa offers a soft, painted appearance, with warmer shades gathering around the petals and creating a wonderfully layered effect.

The variety's Decorative form and gentle color transitions make it particularly appealing for gardeners who appreciate warm pastels, peach-toned arrangements, and Australian-bred dahlias.

Formby Louisa also carries a bit of breeding history. The Formby program produced numerous well-regarded cultivars, and Australian horticultural accounts identify Louisa among the family-named introductions associated with George Harding's breeding legacy.

At a Glance

Origin: Australia
Breeding Program: Formby / George Harding
Introduction: Not confirmed
Form: Small Decorative
Color: Buttery yellow, cream, peach, apricot, and salmon pink
Bloom Size: Small Decorative; exact diameter not independently confirmed
Plant Height: Cultivar-specific height not confirmed
Official ADS Classification: Not confirmed
Best For: Warm-toned bouquets, pastel gardens, Australian dahlia collections, and decorative arrangements
Offered As: Rooted Dahlia Cutting

Moose's Take

Formby Louisa apparently couldn't decide between yellow, peach, pink, and cream.

So she chose all four.

I respect that kind of commitment to avoiding difficult decisions.

It's also why the Moose shouldn't be allowed to shop for dahlias without adult supervision.

One variety becomes twelve, and suddenly we're discussing where to build another greenhouse.

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.

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