Dahlia Black Forest Ruby Seeds x50
£5.57
This Fleuroselect Gold Medal winning dahlia produces stunning single to double flowers in shades ranging from scarlet to deep wine red. The spectacular blooms create a dramatic contrast against distinctive dark foliage, reaching 70cm in height and flowering continuously from midsummer until the first frosts.
Approx 50 seeds per packet.
In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days.
Dahlia Black Forest Ruby stands as a triumph in dahlia breeding, having earned the prestigious Fleuroselect Gold Medal for its exceptional garden performance and stunning visual impact. This remarkable variety produces an abundance of single to double flowers that showcase a magnificent spectrum of red hues, ranging from vibrant scarlet through to the deepest wine shades. Each bloom creates a dramatic contrast against the plant’s distinctive dark foliage, making this dahlia an absolute showstopper in summer and autumn borders.
Growing to approximately 70cm in height, Black Forest Ruby offers the perfect stature for middle-of-the-border planting, where its rich burgundy leaves and jewel-toned flowers can be appreciated from every angle. The dark foliage provides year-round interest, creating a sophisticated backdrop that intensifies the brilliance of each flower. This compact habit makes it equally suitable for larger containers on patios and terraces, where you can enjoy the blooms up close.
The flowering period extends from midsummer through to the first frosts, providing months of continuous colour when many other plants are beginning to fade. The variety’s ability to produce both single and semi-double flowers on the same plant adds an element of delightful unpredictability, with each bloom offering its own unique character. Butterflies and pollinating insects adore the accessible centres of the single flowers, making this an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Dahlia seeds are a very cheap way of producing masses of dahlias. Many are cross-pollinated so you will get an amazing array of colours throughout the year.
Sow in late Winter or early Spring in a greenhouse or propagator. We recommend sowing individually in pots or cell trays for best results.
Start as early as you can to ensure longer flowering during the mid-late Summer months.
Young plants are ready to plant outdoors in late May or as soon as the nights are warmer to flower this year.
Fill a pot or seed tray with moist compost and lightly firm the surface. Gently push your dahlia seeds into the compost. Don’t forget to label them! Cover them if you think mice or squirrels will get them.
If the temperature is right seedlings will germinate within a couple of weeks.
If you have sown the seeds into trays, now is the time to pot on into larger pots – we use 9cm square pots.
Now is the time to harden them off by keeping them outdoors during the day and brining them in at night for a few weeks.
Once the risk of frost has passed and most of the April & May showers have passed, you can plant them into their final positions.
Don’t be tempted to plant out too early, small plants are susceptible to frost and wet conditions along with slugs and mice
Don’t forget you can collect your own seeds in Autumn and store them over Winter for planting the next year.
Tubers
Dahlia tuber season starts late Winter and finishes around May – these dates are just a guideline, we are very much dependent on the weather.
Tubers are usually dispatched from January onwards, in date order. You can order all year round however orders placed out of season will be delivered as soon as the season opens. You’ll get an email a few days before we deliver your tubers.
Please read our seasonal dispatch page for more information.
We may delay deliveries during extreme cold or hot weather.
Rooted Cuttings & Potted Plants
Rooted Dahlia cuttings will arrive a little later in the season, usually towards the end of May and only lasts about a month. The potted plants season lasts a little longer. It’s best to pre-order your rooted cuttings or potted plants as they go fast during the season. In season orders will usually be dispatched within 2 – 3 days of ordering. You can order all year round however orders placed out of season will be delivered as soon as the season opens. You’ll get an email a few days before we deliver your items.
Dahlia Seeds
You can order seeds all year round and we’ll generally post them within 2 -3 days except during extreme weather.
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