Dahlia - Roxy
Best vibrant floral choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting seasonal color.
Elevate your garden with the Dahlia 'Roxy', a captivating variety featuring vibrant carmine-red blossoms set against striking plum-purple foliage. This plant reliably blooms from summer through fall, offering a continuous display of color and attracting beneficial honey bees. 'Roxy' thrives in full sun, making it an excellent choice for adding dependable seasonal beauty to patio pots, garden beds, or as an eye-catching edging plant. Sold as three clumps of tubers, it provides a spectacular visual impact in zones 8-11.
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Who it's for
- Floral designers needing reliable stems for fresh arrangements
- Gardeners seeking a bold, high-contrast focal point
- Landscapers wanting long-lasting, continuous seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cold climates avoiding seasonal tuber storage
- Low-maintenance growers who prefer pest-resistant plant varieties
- Busy gardeners looking for self-supporting, low-effort perennials
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Contrast between carmine-red blooms and plum-purple foliage creates stunning garden drama.
Bloom Longevity
Reliable flowering cycle extends from early summer deep into autumn months.
Pollinator Appeal
Highly effective at drawing honey bees into your garden ecosystem.
Container Versatility
Compact mounding habit makes it perfect for patio pots and borders.
Climate Flexibility
Thrives as a perennial in warm zones but requires annual replanting elsewhere.
Maintenance Ease
Straightforward planting requirements ensure success for gardeners of all skill levels.
Key Specs
Height
24 - 30 in.
Spread
24 in.
Planting Depth
Tubers 3-4"+; Crown at soil line
Spacing
18-24 in. apart
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Bloom Season
Summer into Mid to Late Fall
Hardiness Zones
8 - 11 (Annual use in Zones 3 - 7)
Features
- Striking plum-purple foliage
- Vibrant carmine-red blossoms
- Attracts honey bees
- Blooms summer to fall
- Ideal for containers and garden beds
- Thrives in full sun
- Reliable seasonal color
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Dahlia Roxy bulbs for their exceptional quality and stunning visual impact. Reviewers consistently report that the tubers arrive healthy, firm, and well-packaged, leading to excellent germination rates. The striking magenta-pink coloration of the resulting blooms frequently exceeds expectations, providing spectacular, long-lasting garden displays. While rare issues occur, they are often linked to external growing conditions. The consensus is that this variety offers superb value, supported by clear vendor instructions that benefit all gardeners. This product is highly recommended for achieving dramatic, high-performing summer color.
Know before you buy
Yes, 'Roxy' is an excellent choice for containers. Its mounding growth habit and 24-30 inch height make it well-suited for patio pots, provided the container has good drainage.
In zones 3-7, 'Roxy' is treated as an annual. If you want to keep the tubers for next year, you must dig them up after the first frost, clean them, and store them in a cool, dry place over the winter.
This variety requires full sun to perform its best. Aim for at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to ensure the vibrant carmine-red blooms and deep plum-purple foliage develop properly.
Space your tubers 18 to 24 inches apart. This spacing allows for proper air circulation, which helps keep the plant healthy and prevents issues with mildew or rot.
Yes, 'Roxy' is a pollinator-friendly choice. Its open-form blossoms are highly attractive to honey bees, making it a great addition if you are looking to support local pollinators throughout the summer and fall.
Plant the tubers 3 to 4 inches deep in well-drained soil. Ensure the crown of the tuber is positioned at the soil line to encourage strong, healthy growth.
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