Burgundy Real Touch Dahlia Bud & Bloom - 24 Inch

The Story

Deep burgundy has a way of bringing richness to a floral arrangement without needing much help from other colors. Our 24-inch Burgundy Real Touch Dahlia Bud & Bloom Stem features a beautifully layered open dahlia accompanied by a smaller developing bloom, creating natural variation in size, shape, and height along a single stem.

The petals range from rich wine to dark burgundy, with subtle tonal differences that become more noticeable as the light moves across the flower. Their Real Touch texture gives the blooms a soft, lifelike feel, while the pointed, overlapping petals create a sculptural shape. The green foliage provides a welcome contrast against the deeper coloring.

This is a particularly beautiful flower for fall, winter, and holiday arrangements. Pair it with champagne, cream, dusty rose, or muted greenery for a softer approach, or introduce deeper plum and burgundy tones for an arrangement with more drama. The smaller bloom gives the stem movement, allowing it to look naturally placed rather than perfectly arranged.

Design Function

A focal and movement stem that introduces rich burgundy color, layered floral texture, and natural height variation. The larger open dahlia draws the eye, while the smaller bloom creates movement and helps connect the focal flower to surrounding stems.

Details at a Glance

Flower: Dahlia Bud & Bloom
Color: Deep burgundy with wine undertones
Season: Fall, winter, and holiday
Dimensions: 24" H × 6" W × 2" D
Material: PU, PVC, metal, and wire
Quality Tier: Real Touch
Sold As: Individual stem featuring one larger bloom and one smaller developing bloom
Stem Type: Wired, flexible, and shapeable
Design Role: Focal and movement
Best Vase Style: Everyday, standard-opening, narrow-neck, and statement vases
Care: Indoor use only. Protect from humidity, moisture, prolonged direct sunlight, and contact with light-colored florals that may become stained.

The Real Touch Standard

Part of our Real Touch Collection, this dahlia features layered petals designed to provide a more lifelike feel than traditional faux florals.

The deep burgundy petals have a soft-touch finish and natural-looking variation in their overlapping layers. The larger flower opens into a full, dimensional dahlia shape, while the smaller bloom introduces a different stage of flowering for a more botanical appearance.

Traditional faux greenery supports the flowers, and the wired construction allows the stem to be gently shaped to suit different arrangements.

Because of its dark pigmentation, this stem requires additional care when displayed alongside lighter-colored florals or placed in storage.

How to Style It

• Stem count: Use three to five stems for a smaller dahlia-focused arrangement, or incorporate individual stems among larger flowers and greenery to distribute the burgundy color.

• Vase recommendation: Beautiful in narrow-neck ceramic vessels, warm stoneware, clear glass, matte charcoal containers, or substantial statement vases.

• Arrangement role: Position the larger blooms among your focal flowers, allowing the smaller developing blooms to sit at slightly different heights for natural movement.

• Placement idea: Style on entry consoles, dining tables, kitchen islands, sideboards, or in seasonal floral centerpieces.

• Quick styling formula: Burgundy dahlias + champagne roses + dusty mauve accents + olive greenery = a layered arrangement with warmth, contrast, and beautiful floral movement.

Where It Works Best

• Fall arrangements with burgundy, rust, muted rose, champagne, and warm neutral palettes

• Winter designs featuring ivory, plum, evergreen, and rich wine-colored florals

• Holiday arrangements with burgundy, champagne, gold, and dark green foliage

• Modern traditional, contemporary, organic-modern, and transitional interiors

• Entryway arrangements, dining centerpieces, kitchen islands, and seasonal statement displays

Mel's Styling Take

I love the way the smaller bloom gives this dahlia a more natural appearance, especially when paired with dusty pink roses and champagne foliage. The deep burgundy color is beautiful for fall and winter, and I would let it be the stronger color in the arrangement rather than surrounding it with too many competing dark flowers.

Pairs Well With

• Dusty Pink True Bloom Real Touch Distant Drum Rose Stem – 20 Inch: Introduces a softer pink-peach floral shape that balances the deeper burgundy color.

• Champagne Snowy Eucalyptus Stem – 26 Inch: Adds a warm champagne finish and rounded foliage for winter and holiday arrangements.

• Gold Thistle Stem – 32 Inch: Introduces delicate golden texture and branching movement above the dahlia blooms.

• Brown & Green Leucaena Glauca Stem – 35 Inch: Creates airy botanical movement and a natural transition between larger flowers.

• Burgundy & Light Green Thistle Stem – 25 Inch: Adds small rounded burgundy accents and fine, silvery-green foliage for additional texture.

Good to Know

• Sold individually; vase and additional floral stems are not included.

• Features one larger open dahlia and one smaller developing bloom on a single stem.

• Real Touch petals provide a soft, lifelike floral feel.

• Flexible wired construction allows gentle shaping and repositioning.

• Dark burgundy pigmentation can transfer to other artificial flowers, especially lighter-colored petals.

• Designed for indoor arrangements in dry, climate-controlled spaces.

Climate & Care Consideration 

This stem performs beautifully in most indoor environments, including humid regions and drier climates.

Because this dahlia features Real Touch petals and flexible wired construction, we recommend avoiding prolonged direct sunlight, excessive heat exposure, outdoor use, and direct moisture. This helps preserve the deep burgundy color, realistic petal texture, and overall appearance of the blooms.

For customers in humid climates, including many areas along the East Coast, North Coast, South Coast, Southeast, and Gulf Coast regions, this stem is suitable for indoor decorative use under normal home conditions. Keep it away from damp windowsills, bathrooms with heavy steam, or areas where condensation collects.

Because this is a richly pigmented Real Touch floral, prolonged contact with other stems can cause color transfer, particularly onto white, cream, blush, and other light-colored petals. Moisture may increase the risk of staining. We do not recommend displaying this stem in bathrooms or other wet environments where condensation regularly develops.

When storing the stem, gently wrap the blooms in clean tissue and place them in a separate, dry protective bag away from lighter-colored florals. Avoid stacking other stems directly on top of the flowers. Separating darker florals helps reduce the chance of color transfer while protecting the layered petals from unnecessary pressure.

Product Insight

The Burgundy Real Touch Dahlia Bud & Bloom Stem is a 24-inch artificial flower featuring one full burgundy dahlia bloom and a smaller developing bloom, Real Touch petals, green faux foliage, and flexible wired construction. Measuring 24 inches high by 6 inches wide by 2 inches deep, it serves as a focal and movement stem for fall, winter, and holiday floral arrangements. Its dark pigmentation requires separation from light-colored artificial flowers during extended display and storage to help prevent staining.

Care & Maintenance

You chose stems that last. Here’s how to make sure they do.

Faux florals are low maintenance, but not no maintenance. A little intentional care goes a long way toward keeping your stems looking the way they did the day they arrived.

Think of this page as your go-to resource. Bookmark it, come back to it, and use it whenever your arrangements need a refresh.

Every stem is chosen with intention — so it works in your home, not just in a vase.

First Things First: Know Your Stems

Not all faux florals are cared for the same way. True Bloom Floral carries three tiers, each with slightly different needs.

True Bloom stems
Our highest tier. Premium real touch stems with detailed surface coatings. Handle gently and keep completely dry.

Real Touch stems
Soft, natural-feeling stems. Clean gently using dry methods or a lightly damp cloth for spot cleaning.

Standard faux stems (including filler)
More forgiving. Can be cleaned with a damp cloth or mild soap solution when needed.

When in doubt, less is more. Gentle care works for every tier.

Everyday Care: The Four Habits That Matter

1. Dust regularly
Dust dulls color and texture over time. A quick dust every 1–2 weeks keeps stems looking fresh.

2. Keep out of direct sunlight
Bright rooms are fine, but prolonged direct sun will fade colors over time, especially deeper tones.

3. Avoid heat and humidity
Keep stems away from fireplaces, radiators, kitchens, and bathrooms. Heat and moisture can damage materials.

4. Reshape as needed
Real touch stems are flexible. Gently reshape petals or bend wired stems to create natural movement.

Cleaning Your Stems

True Bloom & Real Touch Stems

These require the most careful approach.

What works:

• Soft brush (makeup brush, paintbrush, microfiber cloth)
• Hair dryer on cool, low setting (held at least 12 inches away)
• Gentle shake outdoors
• Lightly damp cloth (Real Touch only, for spot cleaning)

What to avoid:

• Submerging in water
• Harsh cleaners or sprays
• Heat or warm air

Standard Faux & Filler Stems

More flexible and easier to clean.

What works:

• All dry cleaning methods above
• Damp cloth or gentle wipe
• Mild soap solution with cool water
• Salt or cornstarch method (shake in a bag to remove dust)

What to avoid:

• Soaking stems
• Aggressive scrubbing

Reflexing Your Stems

Reflexing is a professional floral technique that opens petals outward to create a fuller, more natural look.

Why reflex?

Stems are packed tightly for shipping. Reflexing opens them up, adds dimension, and transforms the overall look.

Best stems for reflexing:

• Roses
• Peonies
• Tulips
• Gladiolus

How to reflex:

• Work slowly with your fingertips
• Gently bend outer petals backward
• Warm petals slightly between your hands if needed
• Never force anything

A reflexed stem instantly looks more elevated and intentional.

Highly Pigmented Stems

Deep tones like reds, burgundies, and jewel shades may transfer color if pressed against light surfaces for extended periods.

This is normal for richly pigmented materials.

To prevent issues:

• Avoid prolonged contact with light fabrics or surfaces
• Wipe surfaces promptly if transfer occurs
• Give stems space when arranging

Storing Your Stems

How you store your stems matters just as much as how you display them.

• Store upright when possible
• Wrap loosely in tissue paper
• Use a supportive storage box
• Keep in a cool, dry, dark space
• Avoid overpacking

Giving stems space helps preserve their shape and structure.

A Note on Vases

Faux florals don’t create water stains or bacteria, but vase care still matters.

• Dust interiors regularly
• Wipe glass vases to remove smudges
• Use filler (stones or foam) to stabilize arrangements
• If adding water for aesthetics, keep real touch stems above the waterline

How Long Will My Stems Last?

With proper care, True Bloom and Real Touch stems typically last five years or more.

The three biggest factors that shorten their lifespan:

• Direct sunlight
• Dust buildup
• Poor storage

Avoid those, and your arrangements will stay beautiful for years.
View full visual Care & Maintenance guide here