Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Cornish Ruby'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Cornish Ruby'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cornish Ruby is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Cornish Ruby from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Cornish Ruby

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

Harvesting Cornish Ruby