Dahlinova Tempt Red Dahlia

Dahlias are tuberous-rooted perennials grown for their showy flowers, with modern selections spanning many colors, forms, and sizes. This named selection is best enjoyed as part of the summer-to-autumn display that makes dahlias useful in beds and seasonal containers. ## Garden use Dahlinova Tempt Red is named for its red flowers. Dahlias make versatile border and container plants, and their flowers can also be cut for arrangements. Their mature form varies considerably among cultivars, so allow room according to the plant’s observed growth rather than assuming every dahlia reaches the same size. See the [University of Florida IFAS Dahlia profile](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP169) and the [RHS dahlia growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/dahlia/growing-guide/) for the broad genus profile. ## Growing conditions Choose a warm, sunny position with fertile soil that drains freely while retaining moisture. Dahlias tolerate partial shade, though sun supports stronger growth and flowering. Avoid cold, waterlogged ground around the tubers. Flowers generally continue through summer and autumn, with timing shaped by local climate and planting date. ## Maintenance Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, water container plants regularly, and remove faded flowers to encourage continued bloom. Protect tubers from freezing; in cold areas lift and store them in a frost-free place.