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  • Rip City dahlia bouquet showing the vibrant and deep red colors.
  • Close up of Rip City dahlia bouquet showing the vibrant and deep red colors on a wooden table.
  • A cluster of dahlia tubers with dirt on the ready for planting.
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Dahlia Tubers (Decorative) - Rip City

One of the only velvety dahlias with a black center

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dahlia

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Decorative

COLOR

  • Black
  • Red

Add a touch of elegance and drama to your garden with Rip City Dahlias. Striking dark red petals give way to a vibrant red on the outer petals, making this Dahlia a delight to look at from any angle.

  • • Tender Perennial; Brilliant, Large Blooms on Sturdy Stems
  • • Superb Cut Flower; Long-Lasting, Prolific Blooms All Summer Until Frost
  • • Thrives & produces more blooms in full sun

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
8 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Dahlia Planting Guide to learn more.

Ready to Grow

We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

Dahlia Tubers (Decorative) - Rip City

$25.49

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Dahlia Tubers (Decorative) - Rip City FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Rip City Dahlia?

Rip City Dahlia tubers are graded No. 1, with 2 to 3 eyes per tuber.

What type of bulb is Rip City Dahlia grown from?

Rip City Dahlia is grown from a tuber.

How big will the blooms on Rip City Dahlia get?

The blooms on Rip City Dahlia grow up to 8 inches.

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