Dark Spirit Dahlia Tubers

Dark Spirit: Decorative Dahlia Tubers

The fashion for dramatic, deep-hued flowers has never been greater and Dahlia Dark Spirit is the epitome of this trend. The dark burgundy, almost black double spherical blooms will add a hint of Halloween celebrations to any garden!
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Each 7cm-8cm flower is made up of layers of velvety, inwardly curved petals creating an almost spherical bloom. Tall, sturdy stems provide excellent support and this dahlia grows to 90cm tall.

Features

• Colour: Deep burgundy red, almost black petals
• Foliage: Dark green divided leaves
• Flower Size: 7-8cm
• Type: Decorative (not a Pom-Pom)
• Cutting: Yes
• Height/Spread: 90cm x 45cm
• Flowering: July to November
• Outdoor Planting Months: March to July

Growing Dark Spirit Dahlias

Being a compact variety, it'll thrive in patio containers.

All dahlias do best in deep rich soil with good drainage in a sunny spot. If it's windy they'll need staking. They're greedy, thirsty plants so will need watering in dry spells, and they'll always flower that little bit better if there is a bit of soluble food in the watering can once every couple of weeks.

It's generally more convenient to put support stakes in at planting time, rather than leaving it until there is foliage in the way.

Garden Design Ideas

Use these dark flowers in a rich, late season bouquet, pairing them with other dahlias in deep orange and red and - if there has not been a frost - let them form the backbone of your Halloween arrangements.

It'll provide a wonderful counterpoint to virtually everything - but like all very dark dahlias it does need a floral contrast. Either pale or bright vibrant shades look fantastic. By themselves flowers as deeply coloured, as Dark Spirit can get lost in the lengthening shadows of autumn.