Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Weston Pirate'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Weston Pirate'

  • 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 Weston Pirate 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 Weston Pirate from seed

Do not exclude light.

Sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 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 Weston Pirate about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Weston Pirate

Prefers full sun.

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

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

Harvesting Weston Pirate