Hollyhill Black Beauty
ADS #1890
If you want the darkest dahlia money can buy, Hollyhill Black Beauty delivers. The blooms are a near-black burgundy-red that photographs as pure darkness. The informal decorative form adds a wild, organic quality — slightly twisted petals catch light at unexpected angles, revealing hidden depths of color. A dramatic garden statement and a florist's dream.
Specifications
- Bloom Form
- Informal Decorative
- Size Class
- Large
- Bloom Size
- 8"
- Color
- Near-black burgundy-red, the darkest red in cultivation
- Height
- 40–48"
- Bloom Season
- Midsummer to Frost
- Hybridizer
- Hollyhill Dahlias
- Introduced
- 2008
- Origin
- United States
Growing Notes
Vigorous grower that benefits from early pinching. The dark color absorbs heat, so afternoon shade in zones 8+ helps prevent petal scorch. Deep watering is essential. Feed moderately — overfertilizing reduces color intensity. Pairs dramatically with white and yellow varieties in the garden.
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Reviews (52)
52 reviews
In certain light it looks completely black. Photos don't do justice to the depth of color. My most-asked-about dahlia.
Blooms prolifically and the dark color is consistent from first bloom to last. Love pairing it with 'Kelvin Floodlight' for contrast.
