7 More Dahlia Tubers - Creme de Cassis and Edinburgh - March 2026

Earlier this week, I posted some photos and research on the dahlia tubers that are being sold at the big box hardware store near me.  I listed some of the stars (to me) and talked about what was appealing to me.  There was one more that I didn't talk about, but I ended up bringing home.  Actually...two more because this is a package of seven tubers in what they call the "Cherry Pie Blend".  They have the same listing over at TulipWorld that you can see here.  Below is the front of the package that shows a photo of the two different varieties, but....doesn't LIST THEM by name:

The package, does however, provide some good information.  First...the hieght.  Says...40".  That's right in my target height range.  

And the photo shows two different varieties.  One with light centers and dark undertones.  And the other with dark centers.  Very complimentary of each other, so I can see why they put these together in this 'blend'.  

Thanks to Google Images reverse search, I was able to flail about the Web to try to figure out what they actually are and have come to what I think is the right answer.  This is made up of two varieties, with one of them I'm pretty sure and one that could be a few things.

First, the one I'm more confident in:  the dark center one.  That is Crème de Cassis dahlia.  Dutch Grown has this listing up: 

Dark, pink/rose-red blooms grace Dahlia Crème de Cassis, unfurling into delightful 15 cm blossoms. Its true beauty is beyond the reach of any photograph, as the sheer elegance of this Dahlia must be witnessed in person.

It lists the height at 100 cm. Which is 39".  I found this same dahlia in a 'blend' in 2024, so it checks out that it would be in this similar blend this year.  

The other one I'm not so confident in, as it appears it could be a number of varieties that have emerged over the years.  But, the most-well-known one that I can find a match for us Edinburgh.  Dutch Grown again: 

Dahlia Edinburgh is nature's masterpiece, exuding vigor and charm. Its rich purple blooms, touched with pristine white at the tips, make it a garden essential. This double dahlia promises a burst of elegance, especially if you're vigilant with deadheading.

Martha grows it, so that was good enough for me.