Burgundy dahlia varieties

Burgundy dahlias are varieties with wine-red to deep maroon blooms, darker than the ones we record as red. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
10
Height
1½–5 ft (41–152 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 8–11
Form

6 Informal decorative

1 Collarette

1 Pompon

1 Waterlily

1 Semi-cactus

Compare all 10 side by side

All 10 burgundy dahlia varieties

A Arabian Night dahlia flower up close on the plant Arabian Night Heirloom decorative dahlia with 4-5 in deep burgundy-maroon blooms. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) Informal decorative (estimated)
A Bee Happy dahlia flower up close on the plant Bee Happy Fuchsia collarette dahlia blending to burgundy at the center, with black foliage and stems. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3 ft (91 cm)Collarette
A Chick A Dee dahlia flower up close on the plant Chick A Dee Pompon dahlia with 1.5 in wine and pink bicolor blooms. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3 ft (91 cm)Pompon
A Crème de Cassis dahlia flower up close on the plant Crème de Cassis Waterlily dahlia, 4-6 in lavender-pink blooms with a wine-red reverse on 30-36 in plants. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)Waterlily
A Gallery Art Nouveau dahlia flower up close on the plant Gallery Art Nouveau Compact 16 in border dahlia with fuchsia and burgundy blooms. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall16 in (41 cm) Informal decorative (estimated)
A Grand Finale dahlia flower up close on the plant Grand Finale Semi-cactus dinnerplate dahlia with 10 in wine-colored blooms. Late summer, Fall4 ft (122 cm)Semi-cactus
A Hollyhill Black Beauty dahlia flower up close on the plant Hollyhill Black Beauty Informal decorative dahlia with 6 in black-red blooms. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall4½ ft (137 cm)Informal decorative
A Imperial Wine dahlia flower up close on the plant Imperial Wine Informal decorative dahlia with 4 in wine-colored blooms. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Informal decorative
A Rip City dahlia flower up close on the plant Rip City Chocolate-red informal decorative dahlia with 4 to 6-inch nodding blooms. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) (estimated) Informal decorative
A Tartan dahlia flower up close on the plant Tartan Informal decorative dahlia with 7 in burgundy and white blooms. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall4½ ft (137 cm)Informal decorative

How to choose

  1. Use the color filter to separate burgundy from red and near-black. The American Dahlia Society also classifies Dark Red separately from red.

  2. Compare the Form column to choose between tight ball blooms and wider, looser petals.

  3. Check the Height column. Oregon State University Extension says dahlias taller than 36 inches usually need stakes.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Arabian Night Informal decorative (estimated) 2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) 9–11 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Bee Happy Collarette 3 ft (91 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Chick A Dee Pompon 3 ft (91 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Crème de Cassis Waterlily 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) 9–11 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Gallery Art Nouveau Informal decorative (estimated) 16 in (41 cm) 9–11 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Grand Finale Semi-cactus 4 ft (122 cm) 8–10 Late summer, Fall Full sun
Hollyhill Black Beauty Informal decorative 4½ ft (137 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Imperial Wine Informal decorative 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Rip City Informal decorative 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) (estimated) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Tartan Informal decorative 4½ ft (137 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get larger burgundy blooms?

Oregon State University Extension advises removing the outer two of the three buds that form at the end of each branch. UGA Extension describes this disbudding as a vital cultural practice.

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