Dahlia 'Zorro': Deep Red Ruffled Giants for Cutting and Collections

'Zorro' produces deep red, ruffled flowers 8–10 inches wide on 4-foot plants (unless pinched). Its heavy blooms demand staking, but pinching young shoots promotes branching and sturdier stems. It consistently produces quality tubers for division, making it ideal for starting or sustaining a dahlia collection. Stunning floating stemless in a bowl of water.

Culture & Care

• Light: Full sun (part shade in hot South).
• Soil: Well-drained.
• Support: Strong stakes essential; place first at planting.
• Maintenance: Pinch young shoots; deadhead regularly.

Propagation & Pests

Spring tuber division. Slugs, snails, rabbits, earwigs, aphids.

At a Glance