If you love delicate, romantic dahlias with soft pastel hues, Linda’s Baby is a must-grow variety. This classic ball dahlia is beloved for its perfect form, strong stems, and ability to blend beautifully in floral arrangements. Whether you’re a home gardener or a flower farmer, Linda’s Baby is a reliable choice that shines in the garden and in bouquets.
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Why Grow Linda’s Baby?
Linda’s Baby is a soft peachy-pink dahlia with subtle warm undertones that shift in different growing conditions from a cheerful bright coral to a pastel apricot hue. Its blooms are about 4 inches in diameter, forming a near-perfect ball shape with tightly packed petals. This variety is not only stunning but also highly productive, consistently producing long, strong stems ideal for cutting.
Key Features:
• Bloom Size: Approximately 4 inches
• Color: Peachy-pink with warm undertones. Slight pastel lavender cast to petal reverse and bloom centers
• Form: Ball dahlia with excellent symmetry
• Stem Length: Long and sturdy—great for cutting
• Plant Height: Around 3.5 to 4 feet tall
• Blooming Season: Mid to late summer through frost
• Vase Life: Excellent—holds well in floral arrangements
Garden & Farm Performance
Linda’s Baby is a reliable performer in both home gardens and flower farms. It thrives in full sun with well-draining soil and regular feeding. Like all dahlias, it benefits from staking or corral-style support to keep the stems upright, especially during heavy rain or wind.
For those growing for cut flowers, this variety is a great producer. The long stems and prolific blooms mean you’ll have plenty to harvest throughout the season. Plus, its color pairs beautifully with other soft-toned dahlias, roses, and filler flowers, making it a favorite among floral designers. We supply the floral industry with cut flower stems and we sold every single stem of Linda’s Baby, every single week of the growing season.
Pairing and Design Ideas
The warm peach tones of Linda’s Baby make it a versatile choice in arrangements. It pairs beautifully with deep burgundy flowers like Rip City or Manoa for contrast, or with soft whites and creams like Cafe au Lait for a dreamy pastel palette. Adding airy fillers like ammi or eucalyptus enhances its romantic appeal.
If you wish to add a stunning visual impact to your garden design and still have plenty of stems for cutting, we highly recommend planting the above-mentioned dahlias in drifts of 3-5 plants per variety.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a dahlia that offers both beauty and productivity, Linda’s Baby is an excellent choice. Its perfectly formed blooms, strong stems, and long vase life make it a staple in any dahlia garden or cutting patch. Whether you’re a seasoned dahlia grower or just starting out, this variety is sure to impress.
Are you growing Linda’s Baby this season? Let us know your experience in the comments below!