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Spartacus

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Informal Decorative · 9.1–11.8"Red1993

Place a Spartacus bloom at the center of a table arrangement and every other flower becomes supporting cast. Its deep velvet-red petals, so dark they appear almost black at the base, wrap backward in full arching layers that have made it one of the most-awarded dahlias in show history. Growers who keep it keep it for life. It was first introduced in 1993.

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Availability & pricing

Only one grower is currently listing Spartacus, which makes this a limited-availability dahlia this season. Listings are priced at $14 — in line with informal decorative dahlias this season.

Sellers ship from NJ. Most current listings are pre-order, which is typical for tubers outside the spring shipping window.

Specifications

Physical

Form
Informal Decorative
Bloom class
A8–10"
Bloom size
9.1–11.8"(23.0–30.0 cm)
Plant height
41–59"

Color

Color
Red
Pattern
Solid
Tags
dark redblack-redvelvetdeep crimsonrich

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Exhibition
✓ Yes

Provenance

1993

Awards & Recognition

  • ★ADS Fabulous 50
  • ★ADS Lynn B. Dudley Medal
  • ★ADS Derrill W. Hart Medal

Growing Spartacus

Plant your tuber in full sun after your last frost date. Pinch the central stem when your plant reaches knee height to encourage multiple strong laterals and a heavier bloom count. This is a tall, vigorous grower, so stake early. A single thin stake will not support the weight of those large blooms on a full-sized plant. Feed with a low-nitrogen fertilizer once buds form to push color depth. Deadhead consistently to keep your plant producing through to first frost.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Spartacus dahlia tubers?

Spartacus is currently listed by 1 grower on The Dahlia Hub, with prices starting at $14. Compare sellers in the listings panel above to check availability, shipping, and ratings.

How much are Spartacus dahlia tubers?

Tubers of Spartacus on The Dahlia Hub are listed at $14.

How tall does Spartacus dahlia grow?

Spartacus reaches 41–59" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Spartacus dahlia bloom?

Spartacus is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Spartacus dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Spartacus is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life.

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