Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Ellen Houston'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Ellen Houston'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Ellen Houston is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

Growing Ellen Houston from seed

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 Ellen Houston about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Ellen Houston

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

Harvesting Ellen Houston

Misspellings of Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Ellen Houston'

Ellen Huston