dahlia hybrid seeds Giant Hybrid Mix Dahlia

dahlia hybrid seeds Giant Hybrid Mix DahliaGiant Hybrid Dahlia mix is easy to start from seed and produces masses of colorful 3 5 single, semi double, and double flowers. Once these Dahlias began blooming, around mid to late July, it was amazing to observe all the bees buzzing around these beauties. They shared their blooms with us, allowing for gorgeous bouquets until the middle of October, with plenty left for them to nestle into during the last days of fall before the hard frost hit.

Giant Hybrid Dahlia mix is easy to start from seed and produces masses of colorful 3-5” single, semi-double, and double flowers. Once these Dahlias began blooming, around mid to late July, it was amazing to observe all the bees buzzing around these beauties. They shared their blooms with us, allowing for gorgeous bouquets until the middle of October, with plenty left for them to nestle into during the last days of fall before the hard frost hit. Flowers will be solid or bicolored, arriving in shades of coral, salmon, white, yellow, lavender, and red. Grows 40-60".

25 seeds

PLANTING

Dahlia variables

Annual

Germination: 15-21 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF

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

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70ºF soil temperatures. Transplant after the last frost date, 18-24” apart.

Sowing Outdoors: Direct sowing outdoors only in areas with a long growing season

Growth Habit: Upright

Height and Width:  40-60" by 18-24"

Spacing: 18-24" apart

Light Needs: Sun

Soil Needs: Average to fertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 75-90 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.