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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual, Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Black
Growth Habit Upright
Bloom Season Summer through Late Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
Use Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Outdoor

About Black Narcissus - Dahlia Bulbs (Semi-Cactus)

Dahlia

Seed Type Tuber
Plant Type Semi-Cactus

Gardeners are drawn to the dramatic and magical Black Narcissus. It’s a semi-cactus dahlia that has narrow, pointy double flowers. With dark green leaves and deep red (almost black) blooms, it seems to belong in a museum but is quite easy to put on display in your own landscape!

Planting Information

Planting Black Narcissus - Dahlia Bulbs (Semi-Cactus)

Planting Season Spring
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil
Plant Height Up to 36 inches
Plant Spacing 12 to 18 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size No. 1 (2 to 3 eyes)
View our Dahlia Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
2 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
8 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Black Narcissus - Dahlia Bulbs (Semi-Cactus)