Amanda | ‘Arabian Night’ Dahlia

Overview

Meet Amanda. Dressed in velvety burgundy, she brings a little evening-gown energy to the garden, even at noon. She’s bold, a touch theatrical, and perfectly comfortable being the reason everyone stops to look.

Despite her mysterious appearance, Amanda loves the sunshine. Give her a sunny spot, well-draining soil, and attentive watering while she’s growing, and she’ll settle into her starring role. Her beauty follows the seasons: she takes her winter rest seriously and expects you to respect the intermission.

“I dress for the evening. I still expect the sun.”

Amanda is a Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’, grown for its rich, dark red blooms with burgundy tones.

You’ll receive a tuber for planting, rather than the flowering plant pictured. Flowers develop with growth and suitable seasonal conditions.

Key Features

• Upright growth habit reaching 36-40 inches tall
• Burgundy-red flowers with a nearly black center
• Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
• Suitable for container planting and easy to grow
• Ideal for cut flowers with a long bloom time

Care Level: 5/10 — A Seasonal Showstopper

Light: Full sun; aim for at least 6 hours daily.

Water: Once actively growing, water deeply when needed to keep soil moist but never waterlogged. Avoid soaking an unsprouted tuber.

Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil.

Location: Outdoors in a sunny, sheltered garden bed or a large container with drainage.

Seasonal Care: Plant after the danger of frost has passed. Support stems as needed and remove spent flowers. In cold climates, lift and store tubers somewhere frost-free for winter.

Plant Type: Tuberous flowering perennial.

Scientific Name: Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’

Common Name: Arabian Night Dahlia

Color: Dark red to burgundy blooms; green foliage.

Pet Friendly: No—dahlias are toxic to cats and dogs.

Amanda’s Golden Rule: “Give me sunshine, support my ambitions, and respect my winter beauty sleep.”

Important Note 

Plant Disclosure

You will receive an ‘Arabian Night’ Dahlia in the quantity and shipping form specified in the listing. Dormant tubers may arrive without stems, leaves, or flowers. If supplied as a growing plant, size and foliage naturally vary.

Listing photos show mature blooms for reference. Flowers develop in deep burgundy to dark red shades that may appear nearly black in some lighting. Buds, blooms, and flowering dates are not guaranteed.

Unpack promptly and follow the planting instructions for the form received. Protect from frost and avoid keeping dormant tubers in soggy soil. Seasonal foliage dieback is normal.

If Amanda arrives with significant damage or a condition concern, contact hello@ilexatelier.com within 24 hours of delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the plant or tubers, affected areas, shipping box, and shipping label. Keep the plant and packaging while we review your concern.

Dahlias are toxic if ingested. Keep away from pets and children.