Dahlia Penhill Dark Monarch

Dahlia ‘Penhill Dark Monarch’ reigns over your summer garden with a breathtaking, theatrical royalty. This magnificent dinnerplate dahlia unfurls giant, ruffled layers of long, twisting petals that mimic a swirling sunset sky. Its massive blooms weave a decadent tapestry of smoky plum, dusty raspberry, and warm peach hues. Like a heavy, velvety crown held high on long, powerful stems, this show-stopping flower commands absolute attention from mid-summer until the very first frost.

Blooms: 20 – 25+cm
Height: 110 – 150cm

Grower: Maritz, Walter H (South Africa), 2003

Dahlias should be planted after the risk of frost has passed and will continue to bloom from early summer until mid-autumn. For optimal growth and flowering, choose a sunny spot to plant the tubers, as Dahlias thrive in full sun.