Dahlia Dark Angel Dracula Tubers - Compact Red Flowers

Bring bold color to a small space with Dahlia Dark Angel 'Dracula'. Red, daisy-like flowers stand out against dark foliage on compact plants, creating a striking display in patio pots, border edges, and small garden beds. Place a container beside a sunny seating area to enjoy the contrast up close.

What You Receive

• Pack of 2 dahlia tubers for planting, not seeds or a flowering potted plant.
• Variety: Dark Angel 'Dracula'.
• Compact growth, approximately 10–12 inches tall under suitable conditions.
• Red blooms with contrasting dark foliage.

Where to Grow

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. This compact dahlia suits containers with drainage holes, small beds, and the front of a border. Avoid places where water collects, as tubers can rot in wet soil.

Planting Your Tubers

Plant outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Loosen the soil and incorporate compost if needed. Set each tuber with its growing point facing upward and cover gently, taking care not to damage the neck or developing shoots. In containers, use a free-draining potting mix and allow room for root growth.

Watering and Flower Care

Avoid keeping newly planted tubers saturated before growth appears. Once shoots are growing, water consistently while allowing excess moisture to drain. Check containers regularly during warm weather, and feed according to the fertilizer label. Remove faded blooms to keep plants tidy and encourage continued flowering.

Seasonal and Winter Care

Dahlias are frost-tender. Where winters freeze the ground, lift the tubers after frost has blackened the foliage, allow them to dry, and store them in a cool, frost-free place until spring. In milder climates, overwintering outdoors depends on local temperatures and soil drainage.

Plant height, flowering time, and bloom production vary with climate, planting date, and care. Tubers need time to establish before flowering.