Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Mascot Maya'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Mascot Maya'

  • 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 Mascot Maya 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 Mascot Maya 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 Mascot Maya about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mascot Maya

Prefers full sun.

As Mascot Maya 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 Mascot Maya about 0 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Mascot Maya

Dinner Plate Dahlia Mascot Maya Etymology

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.