Lee's Black Raspberry Formal Decorative Dahlia 

Lee's Black Raspberry is a rich, dramatic dahlia that brings deep, velvety color to the late-summer garden. Its intense raspberry and burgundy tones create a luxurious look that stands out beautifully among softer blush, cream, and peach flowers. This is the kind of dahlia that adds depth and contrast to a cutting garden while bringing a sophisticated, almost jewel-toned quality to bouquets.

Details

• Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
• Bloom Size: M — approximately 4–6 inches
• Plant Height: Tall — approximately 4–6 feet
• Stem Strength: Strong
• Unicorn Status: Rare
• Primary Color: Burgundy / Dark Raspberry
• Secondary Color: Deep Purple
• Plant ID: 8271

A Bit of History

Lee's Black Raspberry is part of the extensive collection of dahlias associated with Lee's Dahlia Gardens, a long-established dahlia-growing name. The variety remains sought after by collectors and flower growers for its distinctive, dark raspberry coloring and excellent presence in the garden. It is currently listed by multiple specialty dahlia suppliers, reflecting its continued popularity among growers.

Its deep coloring makes it especially valuable for bouquet work, where darker dahlias can provide contrast and make lighter flowers appear even more luminous.

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens
• Moody or romantic bouquets
• Wedding and event arrangements
• Mixed flower borders

Pairs Well With

Lee's Black Raspberry pairs beautifully with Cafe au Lait, Peaches N' Cream, and White Aster. For a more dramatic garden palette, combine it with dusty pinks, mauves, burgundy foliage, white cosmos, or airy feverfew.