ANNUAL Happy Days® 'Cherry Red' Dahlia

Happy Days® Cherry Red Dahlia is a bold, eye-catching dahlia known for its rich cherry-red blooms set against dramatic dark bronze to nearly black foliage. The vibrant single flowers feature golden-yellow centers that attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators throughout the growing season. Blooming continuously from late spring until frost, this compact dahlia adds season-long color to containers, patio planters, borders, and mixed garden beds.

Its tidy, bushy habit grows approximately 18–24 inches tall and wide, making it ideal for small-space gardening and colorful mass plantings. Happy Days®Cherry Red Dahlia thrives in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and appreciates regular watering during periods of heat. Deadheading spent flowers encourages nonstop blooming and keeps plants looking fresh and vibrant. Heat tolerant and easy to grow, this dahlia delivers striking contrast and tropical-inspired color all summer long. Hardy in USDA Zones 8–11 and commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates.