Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Dahlia'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Dahlia'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

In zones below 8, dig and store tubers after first hard frost.

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

Do not exclude light.

Start indoors or after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. When plants are 4 inches high, thin or transplant. If started indoors, harden-off one week before transplanting.

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 Dahlia about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Dahlia

Prefers full sun.

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

Harvesting Dahlia

Dinner Plate Dahlia Dahlia Etymology

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.