Dahlia variabilis Cactus Hybrids Mixed

Half-hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Cut Flowers
• Height : 4 feet

Description

Curvaceous, spiky blooms, huge cut flower source, many fully double and mostly true to type. Superb too in the flower border for late summer/autumn blooms. Flowers late summer/autumn. Height 3-4ft. Planting distance 27 inches.

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Reviews
A big surprise
By Peter Humphrey 23-06-2011
I have never had a great success with dahlias.I thought let's give them a try. Seeds duly planted in potting medium, lo and behold all the seeds germinated. I grew them on under glass until the middle of May and then planted them in the borders (the weather was very warm this year). I have had and still have a stunning display since the beginning of June. The way the plants are going I suspect they are going to be flowering well into late summer. The other pack of dahlia seeds bought at the same time are giving a stunning display too.

Sowing Instructions

Sow 6mm (¼in) deep late winter to early spring at 21-24C (70-75F) in a good seed compost. Keep soil damp but not wet, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 7-10 days.

Growing Instructions

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 80cm (27in) apart in a sunny spot on any good moisture retentive soil.