Dahlia variabilis Showpiece Mixed Hybrids
Dahlia variabilis Showpiece Mixed Hybrids
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 54 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cut Flower
Description
Several plants from this seed have won prizes on the show bench in USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. This breeding produces sensational miniature decorative dahlias, very double and 3-4in across of a quality normally associated only with the most carefully selected of vegetatively propagated varieties. They have straight, strong stems and are remarkably floriferous in rich, bright colours including gold, crimson, purple, apricot and many shades of red and pink. Height 54 inches. Planting distance 27 inches.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to March. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1/16 inch (1.5mm) |
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots when large enough to handle, taking care NOT to damage the roots. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.