Dahlia Yankee Doodle Dandy Mix

A lovely compact and bushy dahlia. It has a central ring of short petals surrounded by an outer ring of longer petals in a contrasting colour. 

Pinks, whites, reds, yellows and mauve....a lovely mix of colours and interest. 

Because they are a fairly compact plant ( they will grow up to 60cm) they are great for the front of a border or to grow in pots on the patio. 

• Seed Quantity: 40 Seeds
• Type: Annual
• Genus: Dahlia variabilis
• Sow Seeds: Sow February-April into moist compost and cover lightly with compost or vermiculite.  Keep at 18-20 degrees and germination will take anywhere between 5-20 days.  Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them to larger pots and grow in cooler conditions.
  
• Plant Out: Acclimatise over 2-3 weeks before finally planting out when all risk of frost has passed.  In Autumn prune back the stems and lift the tubers.  These can be overwintered in a cool (frost-free) place and replanted the following spring when all risk of frost has gone.
• Flowers: July-October
• Height & Spread: 60cm high x 30cm spread

RHS Plants for Pollinators.

The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.