‘Babylon Red’ Dahlia (Dahlia × hortensis) produces imposing vivid-red decorative dinnerplate blooms. Numerous florets build fully double flowerheads that dominate the clump and immediately add scale to summer borders. Sturdy stems reach about 100 cm and perform remarkably well for cutting, while green foliage provides a quiet background for the intense colour. From midsummer until the first frost, new buds keep developing when the plant receives regular moisture and nutrition. The Van Noort package contains one No. 1 tuber intended for gardeners seeking a spectacular red focal point and large flowers for dramatic bouquets, exhibition-style arrangements, or richly coloured seasonal displays.

Plant the tuber in spring after the final frost once the soil has warmed. Set it horizontally about 10 cm deep with the crown facing upward, leaving 50 to 60 cm between plants. Choose full sun in a sheltered position with fertile, humus-rich soil that stays moist yet drains thoroughly. Water deeply when the surface begins to dry without allowing standing water. Incorporate mature compost, then apply a potassium-rich fertilizer while buds form. Pinch young shoots to produce several stems and install strong stakes early in the season because giant flowerheads become heavy after rain. Tie stems loosely as they lengthen to prevent rubbing and breakage.

Place ‘Babylon Red’ toward the back of a border, in a cutting garden, or at the centre of a large bed where its height can develop. Red blooms stand out beside white cosmos, blue salvias, blond grasses, and dark foliage. Harvest stems when flowerheads are fully open and deadhead regularly to stimulate replacement buds. A very large stable container can work when watering and staking remain consistent. In cold Canadian climates, lift the tuber after the first frost, let its surface dry, and store it somewhere dark, cool, dry, and frost-free. Check firmness monthly through winter and replant only healthy tissue after the spring soil has warmed.