Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Ben Huston'

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 Ben Huston is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

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 Ben Huston about 60 days before your last frost date.

Prefers full sun.

As Ben Huston 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 Ben Huston about 0 days after your last frost date.

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.