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 65–70F

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

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70Fsoil 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.