Molly Raven Dahlia

Molly Raven is all about extraordinary color. Saturated raspberry-magenta petals deepen toward the center into rich plum and wine, creating a moody, dimensional bloom that seems to change with the light. Rather than reading as a single flat color, the flowers carry layers of berry, burgundy, and purple-red — especially striking against the plant's dark stems.

The informal decorative blooms reach approximately 4–5 inches, a versatile size for cutting and design. That sophisticated berry coloring brings depth to late-summer arrangements and pairs beautifully with blush, antique pink, burgundy, plum, and other saturated jewel tones.

• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• Color: Raspberry / Plum / Wine
• Bloom Size: 4–5"
• Height: 3–4 ft
• Ideal For: Cut Flower Gardens, Moody & Jewel-Tone Palettes, Floral Design
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• Featured In These Collections: Decorative Dahlias, Small Dahlias, Cut Flower Favorites

Why We Grow It: Molly Raven gives us a color we simply don't find in many dahlias. The combination of luminous raspberry petals, wine-dark centers, and dark stems creates incredible depth both in the field and in arrangements. It is especially valuable when we want a flower that can bridge brighter pinks with the moodier burgundy and plum tones of late summer and fall.

Growing Tips: For detailed planting, staking, watering, and overwintering advice, visit our How to Grow Dahlias guide.