Rip City Dahlia

‘Rip City’ Dahlia sports sultry burgundy blossoms that deepen to an almost black center, setting off the summer garden with dramatic flair. The bold reds of the velvety 4-6" flowers glow against its deep green foliage. An exceptional bloomer and pollinator favorite, ‘Rip City’ will bloom from mid-summer to frost keeping your garden and vase full of luscious flowers.

Zones	2 - 10
Advantages	Easy To Grow Attract Butterflies Good For Cut Flowers Good For Containers Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Light Requirements	Full Sun Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Annual Rainfall	Less than 10" (with irrigation) 30 to 40" 40 to 50" 50 to 60"
Mature Plant Size	36-48" tall
Bulb Spacing	1 tuber per sq. ft.
Bloom Time	Summer until frost
Shipping	No longer available this season. Learn More…
Size	Bag of 3
SKU	HC017425

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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A perfect accent to the colors of the mid-to-late summer garden, Rip City Dahlia’s wavy petals of red to dark maroon will provide plentiful garden color and elegant blossoms for your home. At 3-4' tall, Rip City is an easy addition to a perennial bed where its dark red flowers highlight other late summer blooms, such as echinacea and aster. Plant it with other dahlias for a dancing display of color in the garden or the vase! Deadhead spent flowers to keep more coming. Plant tubers in a sunny spot (light shade okay in the South), with good drainage, at a depth of 3-4inches. Water lightly until the plant has sprouted, thereafter keep moisture consistent. If long stems are desired, pinch back growth once the plant reaches 12 inches. In zones cooler than zone 7, treat as an annual, or dig the tubers before the first frost to replant in spring. (3-4' tall x 18" wide)

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SKU	HC017425
Common Name	Rip City Dahlia
Botanical Name	Dahlia Rip City
Item Package Size	Bag of 3
Flower Color	Red
Flower Size	4-6" blooms
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Bloom Time	Summer until frost
Mature Height	36-48" tall
Bulb Spacing	1 tuber per sq. ft.
Planting Depth	Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1" to 2" below the soil line.
Amount Of Rain	Less than 10" (with irrigation), 30 to 40", 40 to 50", 50 to 60"
Soil Type	Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture	Average, Well Draining
Ideal Region	Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Hot Desert, Pacific Northwest, Coastal California
Advantages	Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships As	Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Item Unit Of Measure	Bulb
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals	Yes
Planting Time	Spring / Summer
Ships To Canada	No

Planting Guides

Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration. Read our article about How To Grow Dahlias.

Growing Dahlias: Plant Dahlia tubers after spring frosts in good garden soil with full sun. Dahlias must be protected from high winds, so we suggest you position them against a wall or be ready to stake them. Keep the plants well-watered and free of bugs, applying flower fertilizer as they grow. Your dahlias will be in full bloom by July or August, with the enormous flowers continuing to bloom until frost. As frost threatens, pull up the roots and trim off the stems. You can store the tubers in a cool dry place until the following spring.

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.

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