Spartacus is a commanding informal decorative dinnerplate dahlia whose 8–10 inch blooms open in saturated crimson, plum, and near‑black velvet. Broad, slightly ruffled petals and dense pigmentation give the flower a dramatic, almost theatrical presence. A Stable morph type, it holds this deep, blood‑rich palette consistently across the season. The coloration mirrors the late‑maturing phase of Mature Sockeye, when the flanks turn a saturated matte red and the shadows deepen into plum and near‑black. Tall, vigorous plants reach 4–6 feet and produce long, sturdy stems that hold these massive blooms proudly above the foliage. Bold, moody, and unmistakably powerful, Spartacus is a true giant in both the garden and the vase.

Salmon-Dahlia Atlas Zone: Zone 7 — Mature Sockeye

Morph Type: Stable — consistently expresses saturated crimson, plum, and near‑black velvet with minimal seasonal variation

FORM: Informal Decorative (Dinnerplate)

BLOOM SIZE: Dinnerplate (8-10")

HEIGHT: Tall (4-6')