Brian R - Fall

Brian R has that cool, refined lavender color that immediately stands out in a field full of warmer pinks, peaches, and oranges. The blooms are full and beautifully structured, with layer upon layer of petals creating a classic formal decorative shape.

At approximately 6–7 inches across, Brian R has enough size to act as a true focal flower without becoming oversized or difficult to work with. That makes it especially useful in our market bouquets when I want one bloom to give the bunch a little more presence.

I love pairing it with blush, cream, dusty rose, mauve, plum, and deeper burgundy tones. The lavender brings a cooling note to those richer colors and can completely change the mood of a bouquet without feeling overly pastel.

For our local florists, Brian R offers both scale and versatility. The formal decorative shape gives designers a polished focal flower, while the lavender color works beautifully in romantic, garden-inspired, and more sophisticated palettes.

For wedding work, this is the kind of dahlia I especially appreciate when a bride wants something softer than purple but more distinctive than pink. It can feel elegant in a pale lavender-and-cream design or become much moodier when paired with wine, plum, and burgundy.

What I enjoy most about Brian R is that it feels classic without being ordinary. The form is traditional, but the cool lavender color gives it a distinct personality that makes it easy to recognize in the cutting bucket.

For the gardener who loves substantial blooms, polished form, and a cool lavender dahlia that works beautifully in the vase, Brian R is a lovely variety to grow.

Bloom Color: Lavender
Bloom Form: Formal Decorative
Bloom Size: Medium — Approximately 6–7 inches
Plant Height: Approximately 4 feet
Best For: Cutting gardens, market bouquets, florist work, weddings & exhibition