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Dahlia 'Black Beauty'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 20"-26"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Dahlia 'Black Beauty' plant details

Dahlia 'Black Beauty' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer black and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Black Beauty'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 IN - 26 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: black and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Black Beauty'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark red-black flowers with yellow center.

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Black Beauty' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Black Beauty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • black
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 30"-4'

Width: 2'-2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 17'-25'

Width: 7'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 24"-30"

Width: 18"-30"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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