The Lights Out Dahlia is known for its dark velvety petals that give a dramatic bold look to your garden. The middle of the dahlia grows into a dark charcoal center, which blends into a beautiful rich red towards the end of the bloom.

Bloom averages up to 4 inches, with the overall height averaging to 2 1/2 feet.

Harvest Life for Dahlias: The perfect time to harvest a dahlia is when the bloom is about three-quarters or half a way until ripe, usually best to pick in the early mornings or cool evening. After cutting, the dahlia does not significantly open, so it is important to avoid harvesting at the bud stage or when the flower is fully bloomed and past its prime state.