AC Dark Horse
AC Dark Horse
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- Tubers ship May 15th to June 15th. Please read our store policies.
AC Dark Horse is an electrifying dahlia with bold magenta petals and luminous white petal tips. Its large, spiky form gives it a dynamic presence in the garden. Eye-catching, it’s perfect for striking floral arrangements.
This PR - Purple, SC - Semi-Cactus, AA - Giant - 10"+ dahlia was introduced by Ken Greenway in 2009. The ADS classifies this as a 0209 and color chip PR26.
Size: AA - Giant - over 10"
Form: SC - Semi-Cactus
Color: PR - Purple
Hybridizer: Ken Greenway
Year Introduced: 2009
ADS Classification: -0209
Our dahlia code is ACDKH
Where to buy AC Dark Horse dahlia tubers? We sell AC Dark Horse dahlia bulbs right here at Idlewild Blooms! You can wishlist AC Dark Horse on this page. We typically have AC Dark Horse dahlia tubers for sale in January each year and we ship in March, April & May.
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Things to Know About Ordering Tubers
How We Select Tubers for Sale
We Sell Small Tubers
We sell tubers that are at least the size of the AA battery. Please do not purchase from us if you are not okay with this size. As long as a tuber has an eye, an intact neck and a body, it has everything it needs to grow a full plant. Tiny tubers grow just as well as large tubers. We cut all large tubers down to approximately 6 inches long so they can fit in our shipping boxes. This does not affect their ability to grow.
We Sell Ugly Tubers
Let’s face it, tubers are ugly. They grow in the dirt. They can be soft, hard, wrinkly, smooth, twisty, straight, stained and hairy. We have experience handling, dividing and planting tens of thousands of tubers and know exactly what is normal/healthy and what is not. You will receive ugly tubers from us. Please do not purchase from us if you are not okay with ugly tubers.
We Sell Tubers With Dormant Eyes
You will receive tubers from us with the following types of eyes. Like humans, dahlia tuber varieties naturally wake up at different times.
- Dormant eyes: these are still asleep and look like a crack, pimple or blemish on the crown. They will wake up given the right environment.
- Awake eyes: these are beginning to open and resemble a tiny pearl. Eyes can be white, green, pink, purple or red.
- Sprouted eyes: a full sprout developing out of an eye. Sprouts can be white, green, pink, red or purple.
We Sell Every Tuber We Deem Plantable
We handle thousands of tubers every single year. Every tuber we ship has been deemed "plantable" and if we don't sell it to you, we plant it in our own field. Every year our field is booming with the smallest, wrinkliest and ugliest tubers in our stock. We sell our A, B & C grade tubers and we plant our D, E & F grade tubers. Some varieties naturally make more ideal tubers than others. Typically the most expensive varieties have the worst tubers.
Shipping Expectations
During our Runts & Misfits Sale we will NOT be offering combined shipping.
When will tubers ship?
Runts & Misfits Sale tubers will begin shipping on May 15th. Tubers are shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking and up to $100 insurance.
How will the tubers be packaged?
Your tubers will be in individual plastic bags with vermiculite to protect and maintain moisture. Your full order will be packaged in a cardboard mailer box with a lining of bubble wrap for protection. Orders of 1-3 tubers ship in a plain box. Orders of 4 tubers or more ship in a keepsake box.