Pink is the most requested dahlia color — and it's not one color at all. There's the barely-there blush of Café au Lait, the warm sherbet of Linda's Baby, the electric raspberry of Intrigue, and dozens of shades in between. With over 1,200 pink and dark pink varieties registered with the American Dahlia Society, the problem isn't finding a pink dahlia — it's choosing which ones to grow.
We've organized our favorites by tone so you can find exactly the shade you're looking for. Every variety listed here is in our Dahlia Directory with full ADS classification details.
Soft blush and light pink
These are the dahlias that dominate wedding Pinterest boards. Soft, romantic, and versatile enough to pair with almost any color palette. If you're growing for events or just love that barely-pink look, start here.
Café au Lait
The dahlia that started the blush craze. Creamy mocha-pink blooms reaching 8–10 inches that shift with the weather — ivory one day, ballet-slipper pink the next. Popular for weddings, but not the easiest or most prolific grower.
Linda's Baby
Soft sherbet pink with peachy undertones. Almost as popular as Café au Lait among serious growers, but more reliable as a producer. The color flatters everything it's paired with.
Clearview Peachy
Peachy pink tones perfect for late summer arrangements. But the real story is the vase life — up to 14 days, compared to the typical 3–5 for most dahlias. If you grow for cutting, this is essential.
April Dawn
Delicate light pink informal decorative that adds subtle warmth without overpowering an arrangement. Medium-sized blooms that are versatile in the garden and the vase.
Gerrie Hoek
A classic waterlily-form dahlia in soft pink. The flat, open blooms look like they're floating even on the plant. One of the most elegant pink dahlias you can grow.
Pearl of Heemstede
Another beautiful waterlily in soft pink. Low-maintenance and reliable — the waterlily form is naturally weather-resistant and the stems hold up well for cutting.
Medium pink, salmon, and coral
A step warmer and more saturated — these are the pinks that bring energy to a garden bed or bouquet without going full bold. Many of the best cut flower varieties fall in this range.
Otto's Thrill
Giant rosy-pink blooms reaching 8–12 inches with a shimmer that photographs beautifully. Long, strong stems make this a wedding florist favorite. One of the most striking large pinks available.
Breakout
Soft watermelon brushed with buttercream — a warm, complex pink that looks effortlessly expensive in arrangements. 8–10 inch blooms on strong stems. A Floret Flowers favorite.
Peter
A miniature formal decorative in pink — petite, reliable, and charming. Perfect for smaller arrangements, boutonnieres, or adding delicate texture alongside larger blooms.
Preference
Miniature semi-cactus with quilled petals in a lovely pink. The cactus form adds textural interest that flat-petaled varieties can't match. Compact and productive.
Gallery Art Deco
A small formal decorative that's perfect for containers and small gardens. Part of the Gallery series bred specifically for compact growth — full-sized blooms on shorter plants.
Hot pink and raspberry
When you want pink that makes a statement. These darker, more saturated varieties add depth and drama — they work beautifully as accent colors in mixed bouquets or as bold standalone plantings.
Intrigue
Starts as brilliant coral and fades to rich raspberry as blooms mature. One of the first dahlias to flower each season and one of the most prolific. A must-grow for anyone who wants bold pink.
Mystique
A muted raspberry that Floret Flowers found after trialing hundreds of varieties for high-end floral design. The color is genuinely hard to find in other flowers — dark, sophisticated, and moody.
Caitlin's Joy
Smoky pink with mauvey-purple edges — a color that shifts depending on the light. One of those dahlias growers describe as a "workhorse" because it's abundant, sturdy, and beautiful all season long. Miniature blooms with excellent vase life.
If you like this, try that
Love Café au Lait but want easier? Try Linda's Baby — similar soft pink tones with much higher productivity.
Love Otto's Thrill but want smaller? Try Peter — same reliable pink in a miniature formal decorative form.
Love Intrigue but want softer? Try Breakout — watermelon-pink tones that are warm without being intense.
Want pink poms? Ball and pompon varieties in pink are some of the longest-lasting, most weather-resistant dahlias you can grow. Browse our directory and filter by pink + ball or pompon forms.
Best pinks for cutting vs. garden display
For cutting: Clearview Peachy (14-day vase life), Linda's Baby (productive and versatile), Intrigue (early and prolific), and Otto's Thrill (statement stems for events). See our full cut flower guide for more recommendations.
For garden display: Gerrie Hoek and Pearl of Heemstede (waterlily forms are stunning in beds), Gallery Art Deco (compact enough for containers), and Café au Lait (the neighbor-stopping factor is real, even if it's fussy).
Track your pink dahlia collection with BloomVault — plan your beds by color, monitor bloom windows, and see how your varieties compare season over season.