Dahlia Seeds,
Unwins Mix
Description
Tender Perennial. Colorful mix of rose, orange, yellow, crimson, purple, and brick red. Single and semi-double flowers are a popular garden choice. A classic dahlia mix that has greeted several generations of gardeners each summer. Easy to grow.
Growing Tips: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after spring frosts have passed. Require full sun, rich soil, warm temps, and moderate moisture. Tubers may be overwintered in frost-free conditions and replanted following year.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Dahlia hybrida
- Life Cycle
- Tender perennial
- Sun Requirement
- Full sun
- Days to Germinate
- 7–14
- Days to Maturity
- 70–80
- Planting Depth
- ⅛ in.
- Plant Spacing
- 18–24 in.
- Ideal Temperature
- 70–75°F
- Frost Hardy
- No
When to Grow
FAQ
What colors are in the Dahlia Unwins Mix?
The mix is a colorful blend of rose, orange, yellow, crimson, purple, and brick red. Single and semi-double flowers are a popular garden choice, and this classic dahlia mix has greeted several generations of gardeners each summer.
Can I grow the Unwins Mix from seed instead of tubers?
Yes, Unwins Mix is easy to grow, started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost or direct sown after spring frosts have passed. Plants are of medium height, 18 to 36 inches, and are spaced 18 to 24 inches apart.
Will Unwins Mix dahlias survive the winter?
Unwins Mix is a tender perennial and is not frost hardy. Tubers may be overwintered in frost-free conditions and replanted the following year. Through the season the plants require full sun, rich soil, warm temps, and moderate moisture.
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