Color | Purple
ADS Classification | 0109
Form | Informal Decorative
Height | 4.5-5.5'
Foliage | Green
Bloom Size | Giant, AA, over 10"
Cut Behavior | Great
Exhibition | Yes
Year Introduced | 2019
Country of Origin | USA
My Hero Dahlia
The My Hero Dahlia is a modern classic in the making — a giant informal decorative with velvety purple blooms that command attention. Introduced in 2019, this USA-bred variety has quickly earned admiration among growers and exhibitors for its dramatic size, saturated color, and reliable garden performance.
Standing 4.5–5.5 feet tall, My Hero produces giant blooms that often exceed 10 inches across, making it a bold choice for both the garden and the show bench. Its strong stems and lush green foliage give it presence in the landscape, while its excellent cut behavior ensures those rich purple flowers shine just as beautifully in arrangements.
This variety’s deep royal hue makes it a natural focal point — a dahlia that feels powerful, noble, and, true to its name, heroic.
Rarity & Companion Planting Tip
As a relatively new introduction, My Hero is prized by collectors for its unique combination of color and scale. Its rich purple blooms pair beautifully with golden yellows, soft peaches, or creamy whites for high-contrast garden drama. For an opulent effect, combine it with dark burgundy dahlias to create a jewel-toned display. Its giant blooms also balance well with smaller, rounder forms, giving arrangements texture and dimension.
How It Works
This is a pre-purchase item with limited availability.
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Pot roots are grown in temperature-controlled beds to encourage early sprouts.
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Sprouts are harvested and rooted in a soilless medium, misted and fertilized at regular intervals.
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After six weeks, rooted and growing, your cuttings are hardened off and prepared for shipment.
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Once frost risk has passed in your growing zone, your cuttings are carefully packaged and shipped via USPS Priority Mail (arriving 1–3 days after shipping).
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Each order includes detailed growing recommendations and arrives packed in a soilless medium.
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