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Dahlia variabilis Cactus Hybrids Mixed
1 packet (56 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 1490
Dahlia variabilis Cactus Hybrids Mixed
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 48 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cut Flower
Description
Curvaceous, spiky blooms, huge cut flower source, many fully double and mostly true to type.
Superb too in the flower border for late summer/autumn blooms.
Flowers late summer/autumn.
Height 3-4ft.
Planting distance 27 inches.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
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| Sowing depth: | sow 6mm (¼in) |
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Sow at 21-24C (70-75F) in a good seed sowing mix.
Keep soil damp but not wet, sealing in a plastic bag after sowing is helpful.
Germination usually takes 7-10 days.
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions.
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 80cm (27in) apart in a sunny spot on any good moisture retentive soil.
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