Wondermore
a Restoring Eden original dahlia
releasing in 2026
Wondermore Stats
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Wondermore is an Informal Decorative (ID), with broad, gently rolling petals that slightly twist and curve into a loose yet full bloom. The petal arrangement gives each flower a sense of movement, especially the ombre blooms, as though it’s still in the act of unfolding.
This fluid form enhances the variety’s sense of surprise and individuality, making every blossom a little different while still unmistakably belonging to the same plant.
According the American Dahlia Society, Informal decorative dahlias are defined by: “the ray florets (petals) being twisted, curled, or wavy and of uniform size in an irregular arrangement. They may be partially involute (curved toward the face) or revolute (curved back). -
Color is where Wondermore truly lives up to its name. Blooms often open with a dramatic ombré blend—a deep raspberry-merlot base that softens toward the tips of silvery white. Some flowers present nearly solid, richly pigmented tones, while others scatter the ombré effect across only a few petals, creating a painterly contrast, all on the same plant.
Over the seasons, no two plants—or even two blooms—have expressed exactly the same pattern, giving Wondermore its reputation as a flower of wonder and possibility.
ADS Color Guide: BI (Bi-Color) PR-29, WH-9 -
Each bloom averages around 5 inches in diameter, a versatile size for both home gardens and floral design. Large enough to make a striking statement in an arrangement or bouquet, yet not so oversized as to overshadow companions,
Wondermore offers balance and beauty in every cut stem. Its medium scale also means plants produce a good number of blooms throughout the season, keeping vases and garden beds consistently refreshed. -
Standing between 4 - 5 feet tall, Wondermore grows with strength and elegance. Its sturdy stems support the generous blooms without flopping, making it reliable in the garden and resilient for cutting.
With its upright habit and abundant branching, this plant fills its space beautifully in the garden, providing height and color in beds while ensuring plenty of flowers for the vase. -
Coty Sloan
Restoring Eden Flowers, Michigan
The Story
This dahlia was born from one of 120 seedlings I planted in 2022. Its first bloom stopped me in my tracks—a dark raspberry fading to silvery-white. The next bloom? Nearly solid. Then the third flower came. The two back rows were solid, and the rest were all ombre. And ever since, it’s kept me in a propetual state of wondering what’s next.
I named it Wondermore because it mirrors a piece of my own journey— whether designing and leading tours through Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, creating music as an electric violinist and vocalist, or designing brands and marketing —so much of my life’s work is about sparking imagination and inviting people to wonder and dream about what’s possible.
And so, this bloom in all its creative glory, asks the same question of the grower, what’s next? What new possibilities, what dreams, what wonders await me?
