Dahlia Black Forest Ruby
2025 AAS Ornamental Winner
Dahlia Black Forest Ruby

Like a walk through a fairy tale forest, this newest AAS Winner emerged from the AAS trials in a burst of brilliant color! Black Forest Ruby is a “gem” of a plant featuring striking deep black foliage and abundant ruby-red flowers. Blooms range from semi‐double to double, enhancing its diversity and charm. This is a seed-raised variety with pinnate leaves that has impressive overall durability. Plants are sturdy, do not flop open, and are disease-free, all season long. Bring this picturesque beauty to your garden for a dramatic statement that is sure to please.

This variety is also the recipient of the Fleuroselect award for performance in European trials.

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Plant Description
Genus:
Dahlia
Species:
pinnata
Common Name:
Dahlia
Plant Habit:
Upright
Plant Height:
20-27 inches
Plant Spread:
18-20 inches
Foliage Color:
Jet Black
Bloom Time:
Summer to frost
Bloom Color:
Shades of Red
Bloom Size:
2.5-3.5 inches
Breeder:
Takii Europe B.V.
Close Market Comparison:
Bishop's Children, Figaro Red Shades
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
10-12 inches
Days To First Flower (Sowing Seed):
85
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
 Normal
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Container:
Yes
Medium Height Divider:
 Yes
Tall Background:
Yes
How to Grow:

Dahlia Black Forest Ruby boasts captivating jet-black foliage, sturdy knee-high stature, and prolific flowering. Its vibrant red blooms stand out beautifully against the dark backdrop, making it perfect for gardens and containers alike. With a range of semi-double to double blooms, it adds diversity and irresistible charm to any landscape.

Professional Grower Culture Information

Judges Observations
  • “Love the deep maroon/purple foliage. Attractive red blooms.”
  • “Great habit, great heat and drought tolerance too.”
  • “The entry had a great habit and the dark foliage really highlighted the beautiful red flowers. Best seed Dahlia on the market it stayed nice all the way to the end of the season.”
  • “I was just so impressed by the durability and fullness of the foliage. Plants remained disease and pest free all season. They did not flop over like Bishop’s Children. The red bloom colors and shapes were beautiful and varied just enough to be special.”
  • “Beautiful color with the dark foliage adding additional interest.”
  • “Great plant nice compact plant, clean foliage, good blooms no lodging or staking nice dark color.”
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