Dahlia Seeds,
Dandy Improved
Description
This diminutive dahlia produces pinwheels of vibrant warm colors, with a unique set of central petals. Compact plants sit just about 2 feet tall and create a splash of color in containers, beds, and borders. Darling blooms reach 2.5 to 3.5 inches across and are incredibly attractive to a range of pollinators.
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 variabilis
- Life Cycle
- Perennial zones 3–10
- Sun Requirement
- Full sun
- Days to Germinate
- 7–14
- Days to Maturity
- 90–120
- Planting Depth
- ⅛ in.
- Plant Spacing
- 18–24 in.
- Ideal Temperature
- 70–75°F
- Frost Hardy
- No
When to Grow
FAQ
How big do Dandy Improved plants and blooms get?
Compact plants sit at just about 2 feet tall, and the darling pinwheel blooms reach 2.5 to 3.5 inches across, in vibrant warm colors with a unique set of central petals.
Can this dahlia be grown in a container?
Yes. These compact plants create a splash of color in containers, beds, and borders. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in full sun.
How deep should the seed be sown, and how long until it sprouts?
Sow about 1/8 inch deep. Seedlings usually appear in 7 to 14 days.
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