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Hollyhill Black Beauty

The darkest stem on the whole farmers market table.

Also known as: Black Beauty

Dark decorative dahlia (type illustration)

Dllu / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Near-black blooms, deep burgundy at the core and dark at the edges, with a velvety texture that reads as shadow in any arrangement. Among the darkest dahlias available anywhere, it won the ADS Stanley Johnson Medal in 2021. Flower farmers and dark-palette florists treat it as a season anchor.

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Specifications

Physical

Form
Ball
Bloom class
B6–8"
Bloom size
4–5"(10.2–12.7 cm)
Plant height
42–48"

Color

Color
Dark Blend
Tags
blackdeep burgundynear blackdarkdramatic

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Exhibition
✓ Yes
Stem length
22"

Provenance

2003
United States
Breeder
Connell
Introducer
Hollyhill Dahlias

Awards & Recognition

  • ADS Stanley Johnson Medal (2021)

How to Grow It

Color is truest (darkest) in moderate temperatures. May appear more red in extreme heat.