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Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Saint-Saëns'

Dahlia pinnata

'Saint-Saëns' is a Dinner Plate Dahlia variety in the Dahlia genus with a scientific name of Dahlia pinnata. This variety is a Flower that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Saint-Saëns is known for growing to a height of approximately 90.0 cm (that's 2.93 feet in imperial).

Saint-Saëns Dinner Plate Dahlia is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Saint-Saëns'

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

Transplanting Saint-Saëns

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

Harvesting Saint-Saëns

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