Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Duet'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Duet'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Duet is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

Growing Duet from seed

Do not exclude light.

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 Duet about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Duet

Prefers full sun.

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

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

Harvesting Duet

Dinner Plate Dahlia Duet Etymology

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

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