Dahlia Mixed Varieties

Discover a Colorful Surprise with Dahlia Mixed Varieties Seeds

Unleash a vibrant array of blooms in your garden with our Dahlia Mixed Varieties seeds. This unique mix brings together small quantities of seeds from various interesting and colorful Dahlia varieties, ensuring a delightful surprise each time they flower. You might discover the charm of varieties such as the striking ‘Fashion Monger’, the elegant ‘Twyning’s After Eight’, and the classic beauty of ‘Glorie of Heemstede’, among many other captivating possibilities. These Dahlias are known to reach a height of approximately 4ft (1.2m).

A Unique Blend of Colorful and Interesting Dahlias

Dahlia Mixed Varieties are perfect for adventurous gardeners who enjoy a touch of the unexpected. By combining seeds from several distinct and colorful Dahlia varieties, you’re guaranteed a diverse display of flower forms and hues throughout the growing season. Embrace the surprise and enjoy the unique character each plant will bring to your garden.

Easy to Grow as First-Year Flowering Half-Hardy Annuals

Dahlia Mixed Varieties are known for their ease of cultivation as half-hardy annuals. This means you can sow the seeds and enjoy beautiful blooms in their very first year. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, these Dahlias are a rewarding and relatively straightforward addition to your summer garden.

Germination Instructions for a Head Start

Sowing Indoors: Surface sow the seeds onto moist, well-drained seed compost in a seed tray. Do not cover the seeds, as light can aid germination. Propagate at a consistent temperature of 18°C. Germination typically takes 10-14 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, carefully transplant them into 8cm pots, being gentle with their root systems. Grow them on in cooler conditions, ideally between 7-13°C.

Direct Sowing (Unheated Greenhouse or Outdoors): These seeds can also be sown directly. For an unheated greenhouse, follow the same surface sowing method. For outdoor sowing, wait until the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has completely passed. Germination for direct sowing typically takes approximately 1-2 weeks.

Growing and Cultivation Tips for Abundant Blooms

Plant Dahlia Mixed Varieties in a location that receives full sun and offers fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter and a balanced fertilizer. Pinch out the growing tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth and provide support with stakes as needed, especially for taller varieties. Water freely during dry periods. Be vigilant for blackflies and treat if necessary. To encourage continuous blooming, cut flowers regularly or deadhead spent blooms. In regions with frost, cut the plants back to ground level at the end of spring before carefully lifting and storing the tubers in a frost-free location for the next season. Propagation can also be achieved from softwood cuttings taken in spring from stored tubers or by dividing the tubers, ensuring each division has a viable bud.

• Mix Includes: Seeds from varieties such as ‘Fashion Monger’, ‘Twyning’s After Eight’, ‘Glorie of Heemstede’, and others
• Plant Height: Approximately 1.2m (4ft)
• Lifecycle: Half-Hardy Annual (flowers first year from seed)
• Sowing (Indoors): Surface sow, 18°C germination (10-14 days), transplant to 8cm pots, grow on at 7-13°C
• Sowing (Direct): Unheated greenhouse or outdoors after the last frost
• Direct Sowing Germination: 1-2 weeks approx.
• Light Preference: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, enriched with organic matter and fertilizer
• Maintenance: Pinch out tips, stake if needed, water freely in dry periods, deadhead