The Dahlia 'Karma Cabernet' is a premium, dark wine-red cultivar famously bred specifically for the professional cut flower industry, prized for its exceptional vase life and sturdy upright growth.
Botanical Name: Dahlia x hybrida 'Karma Cabernet'
BloomStyle: Waterlily form, featuring wide, shallow, slightly cupped petals.
Bloom Size: Medium Sized decorative blooms measuring 10 to 12 cm (45 inches) across.
Flower Color: Intense, dramatic deep burgundy-red resembling fine Cabernet wine.
Plant Height: Reaches 90 to 120 cm (34 feet) tall.
Plant Spread: Compact growth of 45 to 60 cm (1824 inches) wide.
Hardiness Zones: Must be dug up and overwintered indoors in colder zones.
Sun Exposure: Full sun is required for optimal blooming.
Blooming Period: Mid-summer through late autumn, often lasting until the first frost.
Bred for Florists: Developed in Holland for the elite cut flower market, the 'Karma' series undergoes strict testing for long, straight stems and upright flower heads.
Incredible Vase Life: Unlike standard garden dahlias that wither quickly, 'Karma Cabernet' can last an outstanding 7 to 12 days in a vase.
Tight-Bud Harvesting: Florists can harvest this variety at a much tighter bud stage than normal dahlias, allowing it to open slowly in the vase and survive transit safely.
Weather-Resistant Structure: The plant produces incredibly rigid, tough stems that keep the heavy burgundy heads from drooping or snapping during heavy summer rains.
Pollinator Magnet: Its open waterlily structure allows bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects easy access to the central pollen stash.
