Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Mermaid of Zennor'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Mermaid of Zennor'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Mermaid of Zennor 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 Mermaid of Zennor 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 Mermaid of Zennor about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mermaid of Zennor

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

Harvesting Mermaid of Zennor