Description
A beautifully formed Australian-bred collarette, Pinkie ‘O’ features delicate lavender-pink and white ray petals surrounding a crisp white collar. Its soft colouring and graceful, flat form give it an especially elegant appearance, while its strong dark stems display the blooms beautifully above the plant.
Bred and released by Highland Dahlias in New South Wales, Pinkie ‘O’ has become highly regarded on the exhibition bench and is known to be a favourite with judges. In 2026, it was selected as the Dahlia Society of NSW & ACT Flower of the Year, highlighting its outstanding qualities as a collarette.
COLOUR: Lavender pink, white with white collar
FLOWER SIZE: 70–130mm
BUSH HEIGHT: 1.5–1.8m
VASE LIFE: 5–7 days
FLORIST: Yes, picked young
EXHIBITION: Yes — one of the best
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Australia — NSW
OTHER: Bred & released by Highland Dahlias. 2026 Flower of the Year for the NSW & ACT Dahlia Society. Known for its unusual tendency to fold up and “go to sleep” like a waterlily.
Image courtesy of Highland Dahlias.
