Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Nutley Sunrise'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Nutley Sunrise'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Nutley Sunrise is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

Growing Nutley Sunrise from seed

Do not exclude light.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Dinner Plate Dahlia plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Nutley Sunrise

Prefers full sun.

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Nutley Sunrise about 0 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Nutley Sunrise

Dinner Plate Dahlia Nutley Sunrise Etymology

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.