Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Sweetheart'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Sweetheart'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sweetheart is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

Growing Sweetheart from seed

Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 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 Sweetheart about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sweetheart

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

Harvesting Sweetheart