Sam Hopkins

Package contains: 1 tuber

Ships in spring

Sam Hopkins blooms in shadowed beauty, its petals unfurl in sumptuous layers of garnet, plum, and softened black rose, creating a flower that feels intimate and alluring.  As the light shifts, its darker tones reveal a velvety richness, evoking twilight gardens and late-summer evening.  A bloom for arrangements that lean into depth, drama and a quietly intoxicating romance.

This dahlia pairs beautifully with foliage and flowers that soften its depth rather than compete with it.  Silvery greens such as dusty miller or eucalyptus draw out its velvety undertones, while airy textures like ammi, orlaya or queen anne's lace lend a romantic lightness.  For floral companions, blush and antique pink roses create a gentle contrast, while creamy whites and pale apricot blooms allow its darker hues to feel even more sumptuous.  To deepen the mood, hints of chocolate cosmos, scabiosa, or smoke bush echo its shadowed richness and bring a sense of quiet, old-garden drama.

Form: Waterlily

Height: 3.5-4.5'

Bloom Size: 4-6"

Plant Spacing: 12-18"

Site: Full Sun