Rip City Decorative Dahlia

With wavy, velvety, dark crimson petals, blending to almost black in the centre, Rip City is one of the darkest Dahlias we have ever seen. The blooms can get to 6 in, 15 cm across, atop top of long and sturdy stems. They will add magnificent drama in the garden and in the vase.  

Decorative Dahlias have layer upon layer of fully double flat florets which are broad and blunt-ended. Expect blooms up to 10 in - 25 cm in diameter. Originating from Mexico and Guatemala, these were the flowers of Inca kings and despite their royal origins Dahlias are among the easiest plants to grow in the garden.

They are a wonderful source of cut flowers and will provide a veritable cornucopia of colourful blooms for your bouquets from mid summer until the first frost. Easy to grow as they are, Dahlias are susceptible to cold so be careful not to plant them too early and be sure to dig them up after the first frost and store them in a frost-free place.