Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Honka Surprise'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Honka Surprise'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Transplanting Honka Surprise

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

Harvesting Honka Surprise