Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Sam Hopkins'

Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins''s deep red, nearly black blooms are incredibly striking and very different from other Dahlia species. It's a cultivar of the ancestral Dahlia plant, which has produced many hybrids of different colors since its discovery. Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins''s name may refer to Sam Hopkins, the blues singer and guitarist.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

1 m

Plant Height

75 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

10 cm to 15 cm

Flower Size

Red, Black

Flower Color

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins' requires ample water due to its large leaves but has fleshy roots that may rot if overwatered. Water after droughts and ensure good drainage during rain. Initially, water daily in sunlight, increasing amounts during robust growth. Optimal watering times are before sunrise or after sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins' thrives in fertile soil, requiring thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days initially, shifting to every 7-10 days post-flower bud emergence. Stop fertilization when buds show color, and avoid during high temperatures. Symptoms indicate fertilizer needs: light leaves for deficiency, scorched edges for excess, and dark green for proper levels.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins' features large, vibrant flowers and thrives with early spring pruning. Key practices include removing damaged stems, deadheading spent blooms, and reducing foliage for better air circulation. Consistent pruning enhances health and promotes vigorous blooms, ensuring a visually appealing display throughout the season.

Propagation: Propagation of dahlia 'Sam Hopkins' includes root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division involves planting tubers at 15℃, producing approximately five seedlings. Cutting requires 3-5 cm buds placed in moist sandy soil, rooting in a week, with optimal conditions above 25℃. Sowing leads to blooms within 1-2 years.

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