Irish Blackhart

Irish Blackhart brings a richer, moodier note to the garden, and she feels perfectly at home among the dusky end of the dahlia palette. Contrasting bicolor petals with narrow, slightly incurved petals arranged in a clean star-like form.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Steve and Sandy Boley
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Stellar (ST)
• ADS Classification Number: 7015 (Stellar / Bicolor)
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5 inches. The stellar bloom shows contrasting bicolor petals with narrow, slightly incurved petals arranged in a clean star-like form.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 3.3 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 3.3 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.