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Red Runner

Prolific crimson workhorse built for the cutting garden

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Formal Decorative · 4–5"RedKoppert Dahlia'sNetherlands

Red Runner is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 4–5" blooms in red. Red Runner opens tight and symmetrical before relaxing its petals into soft ruffles that fade toward the tips. The deep velvety crimson holds well into the season, arriving later than most varieties and continuing through first frost. It comes from Koppert Dahlia's in Netherlands.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Formal Decorative
Bloom class: BB4–6"
Bloom size: 4–5"(10.2–12.7 cm)
Plant height: 36–48"

Color

Color: Red
Pattern: Solid
Tags: crimsondark reddeep redvelvetyscarletrich red

Growing context

Flowering season: Late season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Exhibition: ✓ Yes
Stem length: 20"

Provenance

Netherlands
Country of origin
Breeder: Koppert Dahlia's

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

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Growing Red Runner

Plant in full sun once soil reaches 60 F. Stake at planting time, as stems grow tall and need support before the first flowers open. Pinch the central shoot above the third leaf pair to trigger branching and maximize stem count. Water at the base on a regular schedule and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser once buds appear. Cut stems early in the morning when blooms are about three-quarters open for the longest indoor life.

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