Lee's Ellis Grande Quart Shipping March 30 - April 1

Short Teaser
Lee’s Ellis is small but mighty — a smoky little stunner that proves you don’t need dinner-plate blooms to steal the whole show.

Full Description
Lee’s Ellis is a refined decorative dahlia with serious personality packed into a compact bloom. Flowers average right around 3 inches, showing off a softly smoky coral to muted salmon tone that feels warm, modern, and just a little bit moody. The petals have a subtle texture that adds depth without ever looking wild or unruly — polished, but not precious.

Plants are tall and productive, typically reaching about 5–5½ feet, and they pump out blooms steadily once they get going. This is one of those varieties that surprises people in the field: the flowers may be smaller, but the overall plant presence is strong, confident, and very intentional. In arrangements, Lee’s Ellis plays beautifully with both bold colors and soft neutrals, adding nuance instead of noise.

Lee’s Ellis was bred by Lee Carlton of Golden Rod Dahlias in the United States, and it carries all the hallmarks of her breeding work — excellent form, distinctive color, and real-world performance that doesn’t require babying. It’s a florist-friendly size, a grower-friendly plant, and a variety that earns its keep without demanding constant attention.

Why growers love it: Lee’s Ellis is proof that Moose Math is real — smaller blooms plus great color plus tall, productive plants somehow equal a variety you keep coming back to year after year. It’s classy, versatile, and quietly addictive. You plant one, and next season you’re planting three more because obviously that was the correct decision.