Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Jomanda'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Jomanda'

  • 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 Jomanda 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 Jomanda 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 Jomanda about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Jomanda

Prefers full sun.

As Jomanda 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 Jomanda about 0 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Jomanda

Dinner Plate Dahlia Jomanda Etymology

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.