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‘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.
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).
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)
More Information
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.
Soil Type
Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Average
Ideal Region
Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Hot Desert, Pacific Northwest, Coastal California
Advantages
Attract Butterflies, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers
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.
Shipping
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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.
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