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Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Summer Emotions'

Dahlia pinnata

Summer Emotions is part of the Dahlia genus and is a Dinner Plate Dahlia variety. Its scientific name is Dahlia pinnata 'Summer Emotions'. 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. Summer Emotions is known for growing to a height of approximately 90.0 cm (that's 2.93 feet in imperial).

Typically, Summer Emotions Dinner Plate Dahlia is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Summer Emotions'

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  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Summer Emotions is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors.

Growing Summer Emotions from seed

Ensure a distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 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 Summer Emotions about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Summer Emotions

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

Harvesting Summer Emotions

Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Summer Emotions' information

How long does Summer Emotions take to grow?

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