Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Lavender Perfection'

Dahlia pinnata

How to grow Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Lavender Perfection'

  • 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 Lavender Perfection is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Lavender Perfection requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Lavender Perfection from seed

Do not exclude light.

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lavender Perfection about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Lavender Perfection

Prefers full sun.

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

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

Harvesting Lavender Perfection

Dinner Plate Dahlia Lavender Perfection Etymology

Named for 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

Other Names for Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Lavender Perfection'

Dahlia