Bring bursts of color to your garden with our playful Dahlia seeds! These vibrant blooms are perfect for brightening up any space and are easy to grow for a lovely flower garden.
About the seeds:
difficulty
beginner | intermediate | advanced
germination time
14-21 days
depth
2"
spacing
2-3 seeds 10" apart
recommended planter
4"-9" planter or box, or garden bed
time to maturity
84-91 days
seed prep
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
method
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow
temperature
>70F
About the Plants:
description
shrubs with large and colorful double blooms
difficulty
beginner | intermediate | advanced
growth speed
slow | medium | fast
size of plant
14”-18” tall, 10"-12" wide and 2"-3" blooms
light
fullsun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
soil
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
temperature
warm | cool
pet-friendly
cats | dogs | no
pests
no serious pests, can get aphids or fungi
fertilization
heavy | moderate | light
Instructions:
Dahlias are best sown in the early spring, and either moved outside or kept indoors. They are very hardy plants and can tolerate drought, but be careful not to overwater these beauties!
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
