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Arabian Night

The near-black heirloom that has outlasted every trend.

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Formal Decorative · 3.1–4"RedWeijers (1951)Netherlands

Arabian Night is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 3.1–4" blooms in red. Arabian Night arrives in deepest burgundy-red, so dark the petals absorb light like velvet. Bred in the Netherlands in 1951, it has been the dark palette collector's first choice for decades. It was bred in Netherlands by Weijers in 1951.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Formal Decorative
Bloom class: Munder 4"
Bloom size: 3.1–4"(8.0–10.2 cm)
Plant height: 36–48"

Color

Color: Red
Pattern: Solid
Tags: deep redmaroonnear-blackdark burgundy

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes

Provenance

1951
Netherlands
Breeder: Weijers

Growing Arabian Night

Plant tubers in full sun after your last frost date, setting them with the eyes facing up just below the surface. When shoots reach roughly knee height, pinch out the growing tip to encourage bushy branching and more blooms per plant. Water deeply and consistently, especially during hot spells, and keep the soil from drying out completely between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to keep new buds coming from summer right through the first frost. In colder climates, dig tubers after the foliage blackens, let them dry for a few days, and store in a cool frost-free spot over winter.

Spacing: Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking: Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind