Dahlia 'Christie Merlot' Knol

Planted these tubers a few weeks ago and the first bloom just opened — the dusty red with hints of burnt orange is even more striking in person. The curled petals give it such an intricate, almost sculptural look that I keep stopping to admire.

I was worried the color might be too dark, but the dusty red and burnt orange shifts are even more mesmerizing in person. The curled petals give it a really unique, almost sculptural look that stands out in my garden.

They arrived in perfect condition and the first bloom just opened—the way the petals curl inward is even more striking in person. The color shifts from rust to terracotta depending on the light, which is exactly what I was hoping for.