Side view of the decorative dahlia Rip City after a rain shower, showing a single flower and how the colors change from deep maroon in the center, to violet-pink on the outer petals.

Decorative dahlia Rip City, showing a single, richly colored blossom with petals that are a blend of cranberry, burgundy and violet.

Decorative dahlia Rip City, highlighting this flower's velvety texture and deep colors of maroon, burgundy and violet.

A single blossom of decorative dahlia Rip City, highlighting this variety's velvety petals and rich colors of maroon and burgundy.

Dahlia Decorative Rip City

Dahlia Decorative Rip City

Side view of the decorative dahlia Rip City after a rain shower, showing a single flower and how the colors change from deep maroon in the center, to violet-pink on the outer petals.

Decorative dahlia Rip City, showing a single, richly colored blossom with petals that are a blend of cranberry, burgundy and violet.

Decorative dahlia Rip City, highlighting this flower's velvety texture and deep colors of maroon, burgundy and violet.

A single blossom of decorative dahlia Rip City, highlighting this variety's velvety petals and rich colors of maroon and burgundy.

Dahlia Decorative Rip City

Dahlia Decorative Rip City

Dahlia Decorative Rip City

2 tubers

$12.07 ~~$17.25~~ 30% off

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British dahlia enthusiast Sarah Raven calls Rip City her favorite dark-hued dahlia. Bred in the US, it's a strong grower, with 5 to 6" blossoms on long stems. The velvety flowers are almost black in the center, softening to maroon and wine-red at the outer edges. A breathtaking cut flower.

Dramatic Color
Strong Grower
Blooms Summer to Frost

This plant is suitable for zones 3 - 11.

Item:

20001102

Genus:

Dahlia

Scientific Name:

Dahlia

Common Name:

Dahlia

Class:

Decorative

Variety:

Rip City

Plant Type:

Tuber

Origin:

Holland

Light:

Sun

Size/Grade:

#1

Hardiness Zones:

9 through 11

Suitable Zones:

3 through 11

Ships:

Spring

When to Plant:

Spring

Bloom Time:

Summer through Fall

Planting Depth:

Plant 1" deep

Spacing:

Space 18" apart

Height:

Grows 36-40" tall

Count:

2 tubers

Plant Features:

Container Friendly, Great for Cut Flowers

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