Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Shooting Star'

In zones below 8, dig and store tubers after first hard frost.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Shooting Star is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

Do not exclude light.

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Shooting Star about 60 days before your last frost date.

Prefers full sun.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Shooting Star is a tender plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Shooting Star about 0 days after your last frost date.

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.