Pulp Fiction Dahlia

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10003705

Mysterious and dramatic, the Pulp Fiction Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata 'Pulp Fiction') is an incredible contrasting red bloom with dark burgundy-red near-black centers and stems. The drama doesn't stop there as these daisy-like blooms are backed by deeply toothed near-black foliage with burgundy-red tones!

Pulp Fiction starts and finishes with fiery red blooms mid-summer through autumn! Growing to 8-10 inches in height when in bloom, and spreading to a dramatic 12-36 inch mound of dark foliage that accents everything in its presence. Calling butterflies, hummingbirds, and admirers to your garden!

Hardy in-ground in USDA growing zones 9-11. The shock of color rises above deep-purple, almost black foliage that holds its color all summer as well! You can bring these plants in as houseplants before frost in the winter. But cooler zones need not miss out, Pulp Fiction Dahlia can be dug in the fall, cut off the stems and green, and let them dry a few days before putting them in moist sand in a box and stored in the basement or wherever it is above freezing until spring.

Planting and Application:

So versatile, Pulp Fiction will lend vivid color to your perennial gardens and borders, cutting gardens, planters, and containers alike! Fantastic cut flowers and pollinator garden blooms, Dahlia are double-duty flowers that can be enjoyed indoors and out!

Pulp Fiction Dahlia is compact and just the right size to fit anywhere, they make up for their height with a colorful presence! Features tidy and low-maintenance, upright growth. Pot up in container gardens, planters, and window boxes, so that even patio and porch gardeners and balcony gardens can enjoy these dramatic blooms!

  • Bold Red Blooms Don't Fade
  • Near Black Foliage
  • Versatile Use Indoors or Out
  • Great for Pollinators & Cut Flower Bouquets
  • Small-Sized Containers, Beds & Borders, Garden Specimens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Pulp Fiction blooms all summer without fading in full sun to partial sun locations in a wide range of soil types, as long as it is well-drained! Soak the tubers for a few hours before planting and plant them with their fingers spread out gently and pointing downwards. Water well and maintain consistent moisture, adding 3-4 inches of mulch helps considerably.

Dahlia tubers can be dug after frost and stored in all growing zones! Dig up the plants after the first frost to save your tubers for the next year. Let them dry out, and then place in paper bags or boxes in a cool place and sprinkle a little water on the tubers periodically to keep them from drying out. In a frost-free climate, leave the tubers in the ground and trim the stems once they die back.

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Well-Drained Organic Soil
  • Moderate Consistent Moisture
  • Easy Care Perennial Tuber
  • Lift Tubers in Cold Growing Zones in Fall After Frost
  • Appreciates Monthly Fertilizer

These exotic beauties will make you fall in love! Start your Dahlia collection or feed your existing Dahlia obsession with the gorgeous Pulp Fiction Dahlia from Nature Hills today! Nature Hills ships your quality bulbs and tubers at the appropriate planting time for your growing zones.

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Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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20 - 49.99 21.99
50 - 69.99 24.99
70 - 99.99 29.99
100 - 129.99 34.99
130 - 149.99 41.99
150 - 150+ Approx 27%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Pulp Fiction Dahlia Is Suited to Grow in Zones 1-11 Annually
Growing Zones 1-11 Annually
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Dahlia pinnata 'Pulp Fiction'
Type Annual
Mature Height 8 - 10 inches
Mature Spread 12 - 36 inches
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Well Drained
Moisture Moderate
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Color Red & Black
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time After Foliage Yellows
Spacing 18 - 24 inches