Meet Pam Howden

Aug 31, 2026 | dahlias

A Sunset in Waterlily Form

Pam Howden has been a favourite among waterlily dahlias for decades, and it’s easy to see why the moment you look closely at one bloom.

It’s a warm blend — a yellow base, peach-toned petal tips, and a raspberry wash on the underside of each petal that shows through just enough to give the flower depth. Flat, saucer-shaped, and unmistakably a sunset in flower form.

Pam Howden Dahalia
Pam Howden Dahalia

The blooms sit upright on long, strong stems, holding their shape well once cut — one of the reasons this variety has stayed popular with cut-flower growers for so long.

Pam Howden Dahlia Video

A warm, easy-to-love classic — a lovely one to grow if you want colour that feels like late summer.

A few growing notes:

  • Height: roughly 90–120 cm
  • Bloom size: around 10–15 cm
  • Full sun, well-drained soil

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