Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Doctor John Grainger'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Doctor John Grainger'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Doctor John Grainger 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.

Growing Doctor John Grainger from seed

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 Doctor John Grainger about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Doctor John Grainger

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

Harvesting Doctor John Grainger