Dahlia 'Black Narcissus' Bulbs

Dahlia 'Black Narcissus' Bulbs
Dahlia 'Black Narcissus' Bulbs

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This tall semi cactus dahlia adds more than a little drama to garden or vase
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Pack of 5
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Key Characteristics
Zone
8 - 11
Mature Height
4 Feet
Mature Width
16 IN
Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Moisture Level
Moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Normal, loamy

Description / Dahlia 'Black Narcissus' Bulbs

'Black Narcissus' is a tall semi cactus dahlia that grows to a mature height of about 36 to 48 inches tall and offers a sensational summer show with spiky-petaled red blooms so dark they often appear nearly black. With their exotic and mysterious look, these highly textural flowers have high impact in gardens, bouquets, and mixed floral arrangements, where they provide fabulous contrast when combined with lighter flowers. And the more you cut, the more they bloom.

'Black Narcissus' dahlia is a clump-forming perennial (Zones 8-11) with an upright habit that works well in the back of garden borders and beds. With its stunning good looks, Black Narcissus makes an eye-catching accent or specimen, in garden or container. This tall plant may benefit from being staked or caged.

Easy to grow, dahlias grow best in a sunny spot with rich, porous soil that drains freely, yet still holds enough water for the roots. Add organic soil amendments, such as peat moss or ground bark, to heavy clays that drain slowly or to very sandy soils that do not hold water. Plant 'Black Narcissus' bulbs in warm spring soil after all danger of frost has passed, spacing tubers 12 to 16 inches apart and 3 to 5 inches deep. Water thoroughly at planting and frequently while actively growing so that water reaches the roots. Pinch dahlias when they reach 8 to 10 inches tall and cut back some of the taller stems to promote bushy foliage and an abundance of blooms. Fertilize in early spring and again in late summer. Mulch to keep the soil cool and to prevent the soil from drying out. Divide dahlias in fall.

Dahlia tubers can also be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last anticipated frost date. Plant 1 'Black Narcissus' tuber per 5- to 8-inch pot filled with Good Dirt® Outdoor Potting Mix and place in a warm, sunny spot. Plant outdoors in spring after all danger of frost has passed.

NOTE: In Zones 3-7, the bulbs will need to be lifted before the first frost and overwintered inside, storing tubers at 50°F in dry peat moss or vermiculite. However, dahlias can be grown as annuals in all Zones.

Dahlias come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Dahlias are grown from tubers, which are similar to bulbs, so they're easy to plant. Follow our expert's advice on how to plant and care for dahlias in our Dahlia Care Guide. To learn more about dahlias, read our blog All About Dahlias.

Product Details

SKU 44365-PK-5
Item Form Bulb
Pack Size Pack of 5
Genus Dahlia
Species cactus
Variety 'Black Narcissus'
Product Classification Bulbs
Habit Upright
USDA Zone Low 8
USDA Zone High 11
Sun / Shade Full Sun
Bloom Color Black, Burgundy
Bloom Season Start Early Summer
Bloom Season End Late Fall
Foliage Color Medium Green
Special Features Bloom First Year, Easy Care Plants, Long Bloomers
Uses Beds, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Fall Color
Zone 8, 9, 10, 11
State Shipping Restrictions GU, PR, VI
Shipping Method Restrictions none

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