Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Molly Trotter'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Molly Trotter'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Molly Trotter is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

Growing Molly Trotter from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Dinner Plate Dahlia plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Molly Trotter

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

Harvesting Molly Trotter