Dahlia: Rip City

Very reliable, easy to grow rich maroon small decorative with long 35cm stems. Flowers are erect at 45 degrees with a light chocolate center and a pronounced three dimensional form. This cultivar is forgiving of amateur mistakes, wet soil or a weedwhacker! Protect from high wind and heavy rain if growing for floristry. Gross feeder mid summer to late autumn. (Gitts, USA, 1995)