• Pompon
  • Perennial
  • Zones 8–10
  • Near-black
  • Double

Crossfield Ebony

Perennial pompon dahlia in near-black and red, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. A pompon dahlia with 1.5 inch black-red blooms. USDA zones 8–10.

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A Crossfield Ebony dahlia flower up close on the plant
A Crossfield Ebony dahlia flower up close on the plant

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Crossfield Ebony dahlia plants in bloom in a garden
Crossfield Ebony dahlia plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Pompon Double · Miniature · 2 in (4 cm)
Colors
  • Near-black
  • Red
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 90 days from planting
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3½ ft (107 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 8–10 Perennial

Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.

Planted as
Tuber
Botanical name
Dahlia hybrid

In the garden

  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

A pompon dahlia introduced in 1955, grown for exhibition and cutting.

1955

Sources

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  • A Crossfield Ebony dahlia flower up close on the plant
    A Crossfield Ebony dahlia flower up close on the plant
  • Crossfield Ebony dahlia plants in bloom in a garden
    Crossfield Ebony dahlia plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Crossfield Ebony hardy in my zone?

Crossfield Ebony survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Crossfield Ebony need full sun?

Crossfield Ebony grows in full sun.

When does Crossfield Ebony bloom?

Crossfield Ebony blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 90 days from planting.

Is Crossfield Ebony good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Crossfield Ebony as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Kasasagi dahlia flower up close on the plant Kasasagi Yellow and red pompon dahlia, 2-inch blooms on 3.5-foot plants. PomponMiniatureMidsummer
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