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.
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