Unwins Dahlia Pinnata Black Forest Ruby

Black Forest Ruby doesn't do subtle, and that's exactly the point. Almost-black foliage sets the stage for vivid red blooms that seem to glow against it — a Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner that's every bit as striking in a border as it is dramatic in a pot by the front door. It's the kind of plant people stop and ask about, and there's real satisfaction in saying "oh, I grew that from seed."