Dahlia Seeds – Karma Choc

Dahlia Seeds – Karma Choc Variety produce magnificent blooms with deep, velvety maroon to chocolate-colored petals that add a touch of luxury to any garden. Known for their striking contrast and long-lasting flowers, Karma Choc Dahlias are a favorite among gardeners and floral designers alike. These plants create bold, dramatic displays in garden beds or cut-flower arrangements and thrive best in sunny, well-drained locations.

With their elegant form and rich color, this dahlia variety blooms continuously from mid-summer until the first frost, providing months of garden color and charm.

Features:

• Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Common Name (US): Dahlia

• Variety: Karma Choc

• Flower Color: Deep maroon to chocolate brown

• Bloom Size: 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy

• Height: 36–48 inches (90–120 cm)

• Soil Requirement: Rich, well-drained loamy soil

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer through fall

• Special Feature: Excellent for cut flowers, long vase life, pollinator-friendly

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring after danger of frost has passed

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 8–11 (can be grown as annual in Zones 3–7)

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Germination Temperature: 65–70°F (18–21°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 3–4 feet (90–120 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (3–5): May to September

  • Mid Zones (6–8): April to October

  • Southern Zones (9–11): March to November

• Maintenance: Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming; stake tall plants for support

• Uses: Flower borders, garden beds, decorative containers, and fresh floral arrangements