Dahlia ‘Clara Helen’ has beautiful bicolored blooms, exhibiting varied degrees of color between flowers of the same plant. ‘Clara Helen’ makes a great cut flower, its elegant yet jesting appearance adding gaiety to a bouquet. This variety was likely selected by Ely, suggested by its similar characteristics to other varieties in the collection, as well as the knowledge that Ely often bred dahlias for hobby.

This is a Meadowburn Heirloom Dahlia. The Meadowburn Collection consists of seven dahlia varieties that have been growing in the gardens at Meadowburn Farm since Helena Rutherfurd Ely’s era. For over 100 years, these same dahlias have been planted, dug, stored, and divided in the same way by the Meadowburn gardeners.

Dahlias are tuberous rooted perennials native to Mexico and Central America, and can be grown as perennials in zones 8b and above if conditions allow. In zones 7 and below, dahlia tubers must be dug and stored for the winter. Dahlias perform best in a location with full sun and good drainage. Review our dahlia care guide for more tips on growing dahlias in your garden.

All dahlia tubers will be shipped via USPS in late April/early May unless otherwise requested.

Prices shown are for 1 tuber.