Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Ferncliff Copper'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Ferncliff Copper'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Ferncliff Copper is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors.

Growing Ferncliff Copper from seed

Do not exclude light.

Ensure a distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Ferncliff Copper

Prefers full sun.

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

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

Harvesting Ferncliff Copper

Dinner Plate Dahlia Ferncliff Copper Etymology

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.