A dreamy blend of soft peaches, apricots, and warm sunset oranges, each bloom carrying that elegant, watercolour wash of colour growers adore. This mix produces open-faced, informal blooms with beautiful petal movement and long stems. Seeds are open pollinated and will give a wide variety of petals shapes, colour and blooms. When to Sow: Feb - May
HOW TO SOW DAHLIAS:
Sow In pots - Sow onto pots of moist compost and just cover with a sprinkle of soil. Ideal temp 18°C. Transplant to individual pots when large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out when risk of frost has passed.
Sow Direct in May- Only when risk of frost has passed in your area. Sow in drills or scatter the seeds and rake over gently. Keep well watered. - Classification: Half Hardy Annual / Perennial
- Expert Level: Easy to Grow
- Germination Time: 1-2 weeks
- Flowering Time: Jul - Oct
- Site: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Clay/ Sand/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Cut regularly to prolong flowering and. May need staking. Cut back in autumn and mulch well or lift tubers for the winter.
- Use: Garden Borders, Pots, Cut flower
- Harvest : Cut when flowers are almost fully open. Cut deep for longer stems
- Days to Maturity: 140 Days
- Vase Life: 3-5 Days
- Height:40cm - 1.5m
- Plant Spacing: 30cm
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