Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Saint-Saëns'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Saint-Saëns'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Saint-Saëns 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 Saint-Saëns from seed

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 Saint-Saëns about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Saint-Saëns

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

Harvesting Saint-Saëns