{"product_id":"black-capps","title":"Kennedy Hill Black Capps","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Capps Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark, dramatic, and just a little mysterious. Black Capps is the kind of dahlia that makes you stop and take a second look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Capps, also known as Kennedy Hill Black Capps, is a striking American-bred dahlia with exceptionally rich, dark coloring. Its beautifully arranged petals range from deep burgundy and oxblood to velvety maroon, with a center so dark it can appear almost black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that contrast is what makes this variety special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many red dahlias lean toward bright crimson or cherry red, Black Capps takes things in an entirely different direction. Its flowers have a deep, sophisticated color that brings richness and drama to the garden without needing to shout for attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBred by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichelle Marcho of Kennedy Hill Farm in Saegertown, Pennsylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Black Capps is classified by the American Dahlia Society as a Miniature Formal Decorative (M FD DR, 4007). Its beautifully structured blooms feature orderly, overlapping petals that create a wonderfully symmetrical appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers are reported to measure approximately 2–3½ inches across, making them an appealing size for bouquets, arrangements, and floral designs where smaller, richly colored blooms are especially useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants typically reach 3½–4 feet tall, providing an attractive display of dark, velvety flowers throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor floral designers, the nearly black-centered burgundy blooms offer an interesting contrast to softer colors. Pair Black Capps with blush pink, champagne, peach, ivory, or dusty lavender dahlias, and the darker flowers help bring the entire arrangement together. It also makes a natural companion for rich autumn colors and dramatic wedding designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're building a collection of dramatic dahlias or looking for a smaller flower with extraordinary color, Black Capps delivers a look that is anything but ordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miniature Formal Decorative (M FD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADS Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4007 — Miniature Formal Decorative, Dark Red (M FD DR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep burgundy, oxblood, dark maroon, and an almost-black center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3½–4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive for bouquets, floral arrangements, and dramatic color combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Michelle Marcho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Farm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kennedy Hill Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saegertown, Pennsylvania, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoose's Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are dark red dahlias, and then there are dahlias that look like somebody turned the lights down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Capps definitely belongs in the second category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat catches my attention is the combination of those incredibly dark burgundy petals and the nearly black center. There's a richness to this flower that you just don't get with an ordinary red dahlia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI also like the smaller Formal Decorative blooms. They're the kind of flowers that can add a lot of visual interest to an arrangement without taking over the whole bouquet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair these with something soft and creamy, and the contrast should be spectacular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd with a name like Black Capps, I can't help imagining a dahlia that belongs in an old-fashioned detective movie. Dark coat, mysterious past, probably knows where the missing garden tools went.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love dahlias with deep, dramatic coloring and beautifully structured blooms, Black Capps is one worth adding to your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapper Dahlias By Moose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718447595733,"sku":"4990","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/IMG_5552.jpg?v=1793479019","url":"https:\/\/dapperdahliasbymoose.com\/products\/black-capps","provider":"Dapper Dahlias By Moose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}