Manoa is a richly toned formal decorative dahlia with velvety petals that shift between deep burgundy and near‑black red, giving each bloom a dramatic, plush presence. The dark bronze‑green foliage intensifies the effect, making the flowers appear to glow from within. The petal texture has the same soft, saturated depth seen on the darkest late‑season sockeye as their flanks darken for the upriver push, a subtle echo of that moody, powerful transformation. On compact 3–3.5 foot plants, Manoa produces a steady stream of 3–4.5 inch blooms on strong, straight stems. For growers who love the dark and dramatic, this is an essential cut‑flower variety with exceptional garden presence.

Salmon-Dahlia Atlas Zone:

Morph Type:

FORM: Formal Decorative (with WL‑like presence)

BLOOM SIZE: Small (3-4.5")

HEIGHT: Medium (3-3.5')