- Informal decorative
- Perennial
- Zones 8–10
- Red
- Double
Spartacus
Perennial informal decorative dahlia in red, blooming in late summer and fall. Informal decorative 9-inch blooms in black-red, with petals folding back toward the stem and flowers held at a 45-degree angle. USDA zones 8–10.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Informal decorative Double · Large (dinnerplate) · 9 in (23 cm)
- Colors
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- Red
- Blooms
- Late summer, Fall 120 days from planting
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 4½ ft (137 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)
Origin
An informal decorative dahlia introduced in 1993 and grown by exhibitors as a show variety.
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Where to buy
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Questions
Is Spartacus hardy in my zone?
Spartacus 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 Spartacus need full sun?
Spartacus grows in full sun.
When does Spartacus bloom?
Spartacus blooms in late summer and fall, about 120 days from planting.
Is Spartacus good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Spartacus as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
