Dahlia Black Forest Ruby Seeds

Dahlia Black Forest Ruby Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A striking annual dahlia grown for its deep ruby red blooms and compact habit.

 

Dahlia variabilis ‘Black Forest Ruby’ forms neat, bushy plants covered in masses of single flowers with velvety petals in rich ruby tones.

 

Flowering freely through summer, this variety is highly ornamental and ideal for bedding, borders, and containers. The blooms are long-lasting and attractive to pollinators, adding both colour and ecological value to the garden.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil, rewarding with continuous flowering from early summer until the first frosts.

 

Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife friendly planting, and seasonal displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 40

 

Sow February to April indoors or direct outdoors from May

Germination 14 to 21 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 30 to 40 cm tall, 25 to 30 cm spread

Flowering June to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays of moist, well-drained compost. Lightly cover with fine soil and maintain temperatures at 18 to 22°C. Germination usually occurs within 2 to 3 weeks. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 25 to 30 cm apart. Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after the last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy display. Dahlia variabilis thrives in sunny positions and requires little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and Benefits

Velvety ruby-red blooms for summer display

Compact plants ideal for borders and containers

Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

Long flowering season until the first frosts

Easy to grow and rewarding for gardeners of all levels

 

Mr Fothergills Seeds Range