King Arthur Decorative Deep Purple Dahlia Tuber Preorder 2026 Spring Season

DescriptionPreorder 2026 Spring Season – Shipping starts mid MarchThis regal decorative style dahlia adds a stunning visual interest to the garden with its deep burgundy red petals that surround a deep dramatic deep purple white and magenta collerette center. Truly elegant 4-5″ flowers on a 3′ plant. This variety is a prolific and steady bloomer with strong long erect stems and deep green foliage and perfect for arrangements or bouquets. Its deep romantic blooms make it one of the most popular with weddings, gardeners, perfect for borders and containers and for events.Style: Decorative Height: 3’ (staking recommended) Bloom Size: 4-5” Bloom Period: Summer through first frost (latest to bloom in the field) Listing is for 1 tuber with at least one visible eye, may receive multiple tubers with multiple eyes depending on the type of dahlia. Tubers are all shapes and sizes.Planting Information Timing: Plant after the last frost when soil temperatures reach 60°F. Store tubers in a cool, dry, dark place until planting. Plant in a pot and keep indoors under lights if started early. Location: Select a sunny, well-drained spot. Planting Depth: Loosen soil about 1’ deep. Position the tuber with the top no more than 1-2” beneath the soil surface. Watering: Water well at planting, then do not water again until sprouts emerge to prevent rot. Soil Care: Enhance with compost and an all-purpose fertilizer for optimal growth.Growing Tips Pinching: Removing the growing tip after 3-4 sets of leaves encourages more blooms but delays flowering by a few weeks. Support: Stake tall plants to keep stems upright and prevent breakage. Deadheading: Removing spent blooms promotes continuous flowering.Overwintering End of Season Care: Let plants grow until the first frost. As temperatures drop, stems and flowers will die back, and the tuber will begin to harden.Lifting & Storage for areas where there are freezing temperatures Zones 3-7: After the first frost, allow tubers to harden for 1-2 weeks before lifting. Do not let tubers freeze. Shake off excess soil and dry for 24-48 hours out of direct sunlight. Store at 40-50°F in slightly moistened vermiculite or similar material.