Unwins Dwarf Mix Dahlia

This "dwarf" is still over a foot tall. Flowers are single to semi-double and come in a wide variety of colors--the brick red and crimsons are particularly arresting. Easily grown with very pleasing results.

50 seeds

PLANTING

Dahlia variables

Annual

Germination: 15-21 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65--70ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover the seed

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70ºF soil temperatures. Transplant after the last frost date, 12-16” apart.

Sowing Outdoors: Direct sowing outdoors only in areas with a long growing season

Growth Habit: Mounded

Height and Width:  12-14" by 12-14"

Spacing: 12-16" apart

Light Needs: Sun

Soil Needs: Average to fertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 80-90 Days

Uses:  Flower Beds, containers, cut flowers

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before planting. During the heat of summer, they will need to be watered a few times a week. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time. Supply a support structure for Tall dahlias when they are blooming. Dig tubers in fall to store over winter for planting the following season.