Dahlia (Dahlia Variabilis Unwins) 70 seeds (#2333)

In cooler climate zones dahlias are grown as annual plants.
It requires fertile, well-drained soil, not too heavy, not too moist. It grows and blooms best in a sunny position.
Dahlias are short-day plants.
During vegetation, plants should be watered and fed, but only until mid-August.
Good for single or mass beds, good cut flower. Honey plant.
Approximately 70 seeds in 1g packet.

Genus - Dahlia
Species - Variabilis
Variety - Unwins
Common name - Dahlia
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 10
Height - 0,40 - 0,50 m
Spread - 0,45 m
Plant type - Annual, Perennial
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acid, neutral (pH 6.2 - 6.5)
Soil type - High fertile, moist, well drained
Water requirements - Average, high
Landscape uses - For beds and borders.
Bloom season - July - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Mix of Yellow, red, rose, violet, orange

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow indoors from February to April in trays of seed compost.
Sow thinly, cover with 5 mm of compost, firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid.
Keep at +15-+20C. Germination within 14-28 days.
Remove the cover then seedlings appear.Transplant singly into pots when large enough.