LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist when actively growing.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 14 in. tall and wide.
| Description | A delightful profusion of red single flowers pop against the nearly black, dissected foliage of this well-branched Dahlia. Excellent annual color for a container, or for accenting a bed or border. Plant en masse for a festive garden display. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Aster (Aster); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in enriched, well-drained soil. Water regularly; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Clip faded flowers to extend blooming. Feed monthly during growing season. A tender tuberous perennial in frost-free climates; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
| History | The Happy Days™ series of Dahlias from Verwer was developed in the Netherlands. Introduced by Syngenta, the Happy Days™ offers vibrant-colored flowers on well-branched plants with nearly black foliage. The Happy Days™ series includes (but may not be limited to) the following varieties: Bico (Yellow/Red ‘HDBIC34’ PP28,257), Cherry Red (‘HDCHR23’ PP26,140), Cream-White (‘HDW79’ PP23,298), Lemon (‘HDL105’ PP25,053), Neon (‘HDNe33’ PP36,938), Orange Red Bicolor, Pink (‘HDPI117’ PP23,279), Purple (‘HDPU165’ {{23,299), Red Flame (‘HDRF155’ PP23,300), Scarlet (‘HDRY18’ PP26,962), White, and Yellow |



