Gerrie Hoek

Gerrie Hoek has the poised, floating look that makes waterlily dahlias so elegant, and she brings softness without feeling fragile. Soft pink, with broad, gently cupped petals arranged in a graceful waterlily form.

Bloomed at Hedge & Alchemy in our 2026 garden.

🕯️ History & Preservation

A Dutch waterlily from 1942, Gerrie Hoek has remained beloved for more than eight decades and has been called one of the most popular dahlias of all time. Her longevity is part of her charm, and I hope keeping heritage cultivars like this in cultivation helps carry them into another eighty years.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Hoek
• Year of Introduction: 1942
• Origin: Netherlands
• Form: Waterlily (WL)
• ADS Classification Number: 7304 (Waterlily / Pink)
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5 inches. Waterlily blooms show soft pink, with broad, gently cupped petals arranged in a graceful waterlily form.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 3.8 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 3.8 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.