Blackberry Ripple Dahlia
Dahlia 'Blackberry Ripple'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Blackberry Ripple Dahlia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateFast
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 9-11
Like a delicious dessert of berries and cream, the Blackberry Ripple Dahlia (Dahlia 'Blackberry Ripple') will delight your summer garden as much as a tasty ice cream treat! Brilliant white starburst flowers are covered completely with blackberry-hued streaks, speckles, and freckles! They are as much a delight for your garden as they are for your vase arrangements and pollinators!
Featuring tidy and low-maintenance, upright clumps of glossy green leaves and long, slender stems, the buds that burst into these incredible blooms look fantastic against their lush backdrops! As incredible treats for your eye as they are landing pads for the butterflies, Hummingbirds that will flock to your garden!
The full, layered look of these Cactus or starburst Dahlia blossoms are a treat all on their own! Healthy tubers are perennial throughout USDA growing zones 9 and up! But cooler climates won't miss out! The Blackberry Ripple Dahlia happily acts as a houseplant, or gardeners can dig the tubers and store them until spring with ease.
Planting and Application:
Add a dollop of color to your beds and borders with these unique blooms! No two will be alike and they'll enhance your cut flower gardens and cottage borders with their frilly nature! Easy to care for and space-saving plants like these are no-fuss edging and accents to your landscape regardless of space available! If you are lucky enough to have the room, drifts and large groupings of these incredible plants will draw the eye like no other!
Container gardens on sunny front porches, balconies and around seating areas also can enjoy these fantastic blooms! Add Blackberry Ripple as thrillers to your mixed planters and bouquets since the blooms keep returning throughout the summer into the fall. Full Spikey Bi-Color White & Berry-Colored Flowers
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Lush Mounds of Green Foliage
- Freely Reblooming - Great Butterfly & Cut Flower Specimens
- Reliable Summer Bulbs, Containers & Planters, Beds & Borders
#ProPlantTips for Care:
These tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants enjoy full sun and sometimes partial shade in hotter growing zones of USDA zones 9-11. Soak the tubers for a few hours before planting and plant them with their fingers spread out gently and pointing downwards. Preferring a wide range of soil types, clay, and acidic conditions, as long as they're planted in well-drained locations. To ensure even moisture, place mulch around the base of the plant. Adding mulch can add to the overall appearance and make it look clean and put together.
Dahlia tubers can be dug up in fall after frost and stored in all growing zones! The foliage will fade in the fall and wilt with colder nights. In very cold climates, to save your tubers for the next year, dig up the plants after the first frost. Let them dry out, and then place in paper bags or boxes in a cool place. Throughout the winter, sprinkle a little water on the tubers if they are dry. If you live in a warmer frost-free climate, leave them in the ground and just trim out stems to keep your plants looking their best; fresh growth will appear in the spring.
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Well-Drained Organic Soil
- Moderate Consistent Moisture
- Lift Tubers in Fall After Frost
- Appreciates Monthly Fertilizer
Blackberry Ripple Dahlia will be just the dessert finish to your landscape! Add to your growing Dahlia collection today - or start your new obsession with the Blackberry Ripple! Reserve yours today at NatureHills.com and we'll ship your perennial bulbs at the correct planting time for your growing zone!
