Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Elma E'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Elma E 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.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 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 Elma E about 60 days before your last frost date.

As Elma E is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.