dahlia tubers vs seeds Dahlia Seeds

dahlia tubers vs seeds Dahlia SeedsDahlia Seed MixApprox. 30 seeds per packet A beautiful open pollinated blend of dahlia seeds, grown and carefully saved on our farm. Growing dahlias from seed is a true joyyou wont know what each flower will look like until she blooms. The anticipation is all part of the magic, with every plant offering a unique surprise. This mix has been collected from some of our most loved cut flower varieties, including: Wizard of Oz, Boom Boom White, White

Dahlia Seed Mix
Approx. 30 seeds per packet

A beautiful open-pollinated blend of dahlia seeds, grown and carefully saved on our farm.

Growing dahlias from seed is a true joy—you won’t know what each flower will look like until she blooms. The anticipation is all part of the magic, with every plant offering a unique surprise.

This mix has been collected from some of our most loved cut flower varieties, including:
Wizard of Oz, Boom Boom White, White Linda, Romance, Crichton Honey, Jowey Winnie, Hapet Coppery, Cornel Bronze, Peaches n Cream, Pink Sylvia, Sweet Fabienne, Coralie, Westerton Ella Grace, Kokopuff, Karry Sinclair, Nat G, Linda's Baby and Jowey Frambo.

Each seed is a “lucky dip,” shaped by natural pollination and genetics. However, as all seed has been saved from plants grown specifically for cut flower production, there is a high chance of producing truly beautiful blooms with strong stems and excellent form.

Dahlias grown from seed will form tubers in their first season, which can be lifted and replanted the following year.

A little note from me:
If you’re growing a number of seedlings, be sure to mark your favourites early—those tubers will produce the exact same plant again next season.

Growing Instructions (New Zealand)

Sowing:
Start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost (August–September), or sow directly once soil has warmed and all risk of frost has passed (October–November).

Position:
Full sun in a warm, sheltered spot.

Soil:
Rich, well-drained soil. Improve with compost or organic matter before planting.

Spacing:
Allow 30–50cm between plants.

Watering:
Keep soil evenly moist while establishing. Water regularly during dry periods.

Care:
Pinch growing tips at 20–30cm tall to encourage branching and more flowers. Stake taller plants if needed.

Flowering:
Mid-summer through to autumn, with each plant producing its own unique blooms.