Dahlia – Black Forest Ruby

Perennial / Full sun but benefits from some shade during the day

These have recently been topped (pinched back) to promote a bushier, fuller plant as they grow.  Price will increase in a couple weeks as the plant begins to fill in and get bigger.

Plant Height: 20-27 inches
Spread: 18 inches

Deep, dark foliage with 2.5 – 3″ red blooms that range from semi-double to double.  These dahlia starters were started from seed from my reliable, commercial seed source, so they will be true to the pictures.  Dahlias started from seed produce a clump of tubers in their first year.  You can lift them in the fall and store them to replant in spring, or, in my case, I just leave them in the ground now.  In our area, I’ve had dahlias come back in the ground (so long as they don’t stand in water over the winter).

Flowering picture courtesy of All American Selections.  Starter plant pictures are my own.