Description

Kelsey Annie Joy delivers a softer, sun warmed colour story without losing definition. Its collarette blooms show peach to coral outer petals, a smaller inner collar with pinkish tones, and an open yellow centre that stays accessible, making it a pollinator friendly dahlia rather than a purely ornamental double. The result is a flower that reads cheerful and refined at the same time. This variety works especially well in courtyard beds, walled garden borders, path edges and entrance planters where people view flowers close up. The collar detail gives a layered look in containers, and the warm tones blend easily with creams, apricots and bronze foliage without clashing. Use it as a bridging variety between hot and pastel schemes, or scatter it through repeated groups to keep a large border from feeling flat.  Plant after frost risk in full sun with free draining soil enriched with compost. Keep moisture steady, feed from bud stage, deadhead frequently.