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Dahlia Tubers (Decorative) - Destiny's Darkness

Dramatic, deep black-red blooms stretch four inches across

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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

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Late Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Decorative

COLOR

  • Red

Bring all the moody feelings with Dahlia Destiny’s Darkness, a dramatic, dinnerplate-type dahlia with velvety blooms in a rich shade of black-red. Its large, perfectly formed flowers create a striking contrast against lush green foliage. Let Destiny’s Darkness help you add depth and sophistication to the places in your garden where you may need an extra punch. Reaching up to 44 inches tall, it stands strong on sturdy stems ideal for cutting.

  • Brings a long season of color and texture to your garden
  • Thrives in full sun with rich, well-drained soil
  • Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooms

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

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 2.25 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Dahlia Planting Guide to learn more.
Dahlia Tubers (Decorative) - Destiny's Darkness

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Dahlia Tubers (Decorative) - Destiny's Darkness FAQs

What type of bulb is Destiny's Darkness Dahlia grown from?

Destiny's Darkness Dahlia is grown from a tuber.

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