RM October Skies dahlia cutting
RM October Skies dahlia cutting
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RM October Skies is a captivating dahlia prized for its depth, movement, and moody seasonal color. This variety feels especially at home in late-summer and fall gardens, where its complex tones deepen and shift as the season progresses.
- Bloom size: 5–7 inches
- Plant height: 5 ft
- Color: Peachy, golden, soft pink blend
Distinguishing feature: RM October Skies is known for its extraordinary color variation—blooms can change noticeably throughout the season, giving each flower a unique quality reminiscent of autumn skies.
New to growing dahlias? Start here!
New to growing dahlias? Start here!
Learn how to plant, water, support, and bloom beautiful dahlias — even as a beginner.
Join our Beginners guide to dahlias email course to learn how to grow dahlias with us!
New to growing dahlias in Colorado?
New to growing dahlias in Colorado?
Dahlias thrive in Colorado with the right care! Plant after frost, amend clay soil, water deeply, and stake for Colorado winds.
Learn more in our Colorado dahlia growing guide.
Colorado is an ideal place to grow dahlias — long sunny days, dry air, and a long bloom season from July through October. This guide covers how to plant and care for dahlias in Colorado, including frost timing, clay soil amendments, watering schedules, heat & shade tips, staking for wind, dividing & storage, and managing pests. Local insights for Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and the Western Slope.
Ready to grow your own? Pre-order Colorado dahlia tubers for spring planting.
Sustainably grown
Sustainably grown
Pesticide, herbicide, and synthetic fertilizer free grown. No till, locally made compost, leaf mulch, companion planting, and healthy BRIX plants growing methods.
Dahlia virus management program
Dahlia virus management program
Questionable dahlia plants are immediately culled. Cutting snips in 10% bleach solution for 2 minutes between harvesting flowers, between plants, and between division of one tuber clump to another. Preventative insect management via soil health, companion planting, attraction of benificial insects and birds, and plant BRIX number management.
Blog post - Our approach to dahlia virus.
Shipping rates
Shipping rates
Local Pickup:
Free
Colorado shipments
- $9 for order value $0-$75
- $12 for order value $75+
All other states:
- $12 for order value $0-$75
- $17 for value $75+
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