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Fidalgo Blacky✦ Rare

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Informal DecorativeMedium✦ Rare Variety

Fidalgo Blacky

Named for Fidalgo Island in Washington State. A near-black informal decorative that competes with Arabian Night for darkest dahlia bragging rights. Community favorite for dramatic arrangements.

Variety Details

FormInformal Decorative
Size ClassMedium
ColorNear-black dark red-purple
RarityRare / Collector variety

Growing Notes

Fully double, broad petals
4"–14" diameter range
Formal or informal petal arrangement
  • Formal decoratives benefit from disbudding for exhibition quality
  • Informal decoratives are more forgiving and great for garden display
  • Pinch the growing tip at 12 inches for bushier plants

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About Informal Decorative Dahlias

Decorative dahlias are the most popular dahlia form — broad, flat petals that can be formally or informally arranged. From 4-inch small decoratives to 12-inch dinner plates, this category spans the widest range in the dahlia world.

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