Color story

Coral & Salmon dahlias

The pink-orange borderlands. These read differently in every light, which is why people hunt them.

These palettes are our editorial groupings. The ADS classifies color separately with 15 formal classes; profiles note both where verified.

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Bob Simon, 1987

Belle of Barmera

Idlewild Blooms describes vibrant coral with layers of sunset tones running through the petals; Floret sees peach-centered coral-raspberry blooms. The ADS color class is dark pink, which undersells it.

Informal Decorative AASells out fast

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Hybridizer unverified

Salmon Runner

Clear coral salmon, sometimes described as smoky coral-raspberry, with petal edges and tips slightly lighter than the body. The dark stems frame the color beautifully.

UnclassifiedLimited supply