The "Karma Choc" dahlia is a particularly beautiful representative of its species. Its velvety petals are covered with a deep dark brown colour with a touch of cherry red. This cultivar belongs to the darkest coloured dahlias that have been bred so far. The "Karma Choc" variety is truly remarkable. Similarly to all relatives from the "Karma" series it has been developed to provide extremely durable cut flowers. Its double flowers that consist of many verticils of twisted petals are considered exceptionally sturdy. They last in vases for up to twelve days. The 10 to 15 centimetres wide semi spheres sit atop strong, dark green stems. The blooms are light and therefore do not strain the stalks. The majestic 60 to 90 cm tall and similarly broad tufts are resistant to rainfall and stay proudly erect.

The "Karma" dahlia is a great choice for flower beds and pots. You will achieve the best visual results by planting them in groups of at least five bulbs. Their dark cherry red flowers beautifully complement the plum purple tones and wonderfully contrast with all plants that sport silvery leaves. The "Karma Choc" dahlia is a flowering plant that evokes admiration. Its striking colours, intricate flowers and extreme durability of the cut flowers are the most important features of this tremendous plant.

Growing dahlias is not difficult. Only the excavating of the roots before the winter might be problematic for some of the gardeners. Plant them on sunny sites or in only partial shade. The access to sunlight is absolutely essential for the proper development of plants and saturated colouring of the flowers. We recommend to choose spots that are sheltered from the wind because of the tall and slender stems. Staking might be required in case of stems that cannot handle the burden of large flowers. Dahlia needs a permeable, constantly moist, nutrient-rich soil with neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. Dahlias should be planted 50 to 60 cm apart. Their tuberous roots should be put about 5 to 10 centimetres deep, from April to June.  They require watering during periods of drought. Do not forget to remove wilted flowers.  Dahlias react well to fertilization with manure, compost and mineral fertilizers.

Dahlia bulbs do not winter in the ground and need to be excavated in autumn. Trim down the stems first and then carefully dig out the roots. Place them in open boxes that should be kept in a dry room with a stable temperature within the 2 to 4°C range. To ensure better wintering conditions, you may cover the rootstocks with sand or peat. If you notice a significant drop in firmness and wrinkles on the surface of the roots, you may wet them sparsely with water.

Each package contains 1 bulb of the 'Karma Choc' dahlia of premium quality. Basic plant growing instructions were printed on the package label.

• Variety: Karma Choc
• Use: ornamental - cut flower, flower beds, pots
• Growth form: erect
• Flower colour: deep brown with cherry red tones
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Foliage: dark green
• Flower type: double
• Site: sunny, wind-sheltered; sandy-loam, fertile, permeable soil
• Bulbs: 1
• Height: 60 to 90 cm
• Planting period: April - June
• Planting depth (cm): 5 to 10 cm
• Planting distance (cm): 50 to 60 cm
• Wintering in the ground?: No