{"product_id":"dahlia-ryecroft-blackberry","title":"Dahlia Ryecroft Blackberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eDahlia ‘Ryecroft Blackberry’ is a refined pompon dahlia that brings depth and structure to the summer garden without overwhelming its surroundings. Its perfectly rounded blooms are tightly packed with neatly arranged petals, creating small, geometric flowers with a beautifully consistent form. The colour is a rich, dark blend of garnet and crimson, often appearing almost black-red in certain light. Subtle warmth at the base of the petals adds dimension, preventing the tone from feeling flat and giving each bloom a velvety, layered appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching around 75–100 cm in height, this variety has a compact, upright growth habit that makes it easy to position in borders, cutting gardens, or containers. The strong stems support the small blooms well, making it particularly reliable for cutting and floral use. From midsummer through to the first frost, ‘Ryecroft Blackberry’ produces a steady succession of flowers. Its strength lies in consistency rather than size, offering a continuous display of perfectly formed blooms that hold their shape well in both the garden and vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn planting schemes, it works as a grounding element, bringing contrast to softer pastels, warm neutrals, and lighter summer tones. When planted in groups, it creates a rich, textural effect that adds structure and balance to mixed borders. This dahlia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding regular deadheading or cutting with prolonged flowering. Easy to grow and dependable, it is well suited to both experienced gardeners and those building a cutting garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gardeners looking for precision, depth and understated colour, Dahlia ‘Ryecroft Blackberry’ delivers a beautifully controlled and highly versatile display throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DutchGrown - UK - Spring","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":56614137921922,"sku":"W409","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2","offer_id":56614137954690,"sku":"W409","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3","offer_id":56614137987458,"sku":"W409","price":5.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/2384\/4271\/files\/Dahlia_Ryecroft_Blackberry-1.jpg?v=1777915793","url":"https:\/\/www.dutchgrown.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-ryecroft-blackberry","provider":"DutchGrown - UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}