Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Boy Scout'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Boy Scout'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout from seed

Sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Boy Scout

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

Harvesting Boy Scout