Allen's Cascadia

Allen’s Cascadia has that polished, almost effortless beauty that makes a dahlia easy to use again and again. The blooms are full and refined, with soft coloring that feels fresh in the garden and incredibly versatile once it reaches the design table.

What I appreciate most about Cascadia is how naturally it works into a bouquet. It brings enough size and structure to hold its own, but it does not overpower the flowers around it. In our market bouquets, that makes it an easy choice when I am building something soft, romantic and balanced. It can quietly support a palette or step forward as a focal bloom depending on what it is paired with.

For florist work, varieties like this are especially valuable because they give a designer flexibility. Cascadia blends beautifully with blush, cream, peach, mauve and other garden-inspired tones, and its full form adds substance without making an arrangement feel too heavy.

I also love it for weddings. The blooms have an elegant quality that works beautifully in bridal bouquets, centerpieces and larger installations where you want softness, texture and a little movement without anything feeling overly formal.

In the field, Allen’s Cascadia is simply a pleasure to cut. It has the kind of bloom that looks beautiful from a distance but still rewards a closer look, with layers of petals that give it depth and character.

For the gardener who wants a dahlia that is graceful, useful and easy to design with, Allen’s Cascadia is one that earns its place quickly.

Bloom Color: Soft, refined blend
Bloom Form: Decorative
Best For: Cutting gardens, market bouquets, florist work & weddings