Dahlia Chat Noir

Dahlia Chat Noir, One of the tallest and by far the finest of the dark cactus-type dahlias.

Spiky round flowerheads of a dark wine colour with long quill-like petals rolled throughout most of their length. A flower of rich colouring, easy to harmonise with other plants. A favourite among gardeners, giving over three months of bloom and rewarding you with a generous supply of long-stemmed cut flowers. It is so floriferous as to need staking if planted in open, windy situations. Height 120cm.

Suggestion: Affaire combines wonderfully with such late-flowering narcissus as Tripartite and Thalia, creating a playful spring picture. Set it amongst the dark bronze foliage of Astilbe 'Fanel' which offers it the perfect setting and carmine red flowers to follow on