Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Bonne Esprit'

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 Bonne Esprit is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

Do not exclude light.

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 Bonne Esprit about 60 days before your last frost date.

Prefers full sun.

As Bonne Esprit is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

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

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.