DAHLIA - HAPPY SINGLES PARTY

DAHLIA - HAPPY SINGLES PARTY

Dahlia variabilis

Dahlias are a source of food for moths and butterflies. They have rich

green, showy leaves. This amazing black foliage plant with striking

yellow single flowers stands out in any garden.  It is a low growing bush

to 40cm with masses of vid yellow flowers all through the season.

Dahlia flowers make an excellent, long lasting cut flower.

Dahlia flowers make an excellent addition to salads and can even be

cooked in stir-fries and similar dishes. The tubers are also fully edible.

Each variety has a differnt taste to the others which makes them ideal for

kitchen experimenting.

When planted from seed they will flower in their first

year. The plant is tolerant of soil as to pH, soil type, heat, and sunlight.

They don't need good soil moisture levels. Sow the seeds onto the

surface of a potting tray, firm them down and cover with a fine layer of

soil. Cover the trays with polythene to maintain humidity, until the first

seedlings are visible. Germination takes around 7 days at 18-20 C

Remove the cover and keep the seedlings moist at all times. As soon

as the plants are large enough to handle, usually at around three

weeks, prick out into 7cm pots to grow on. A balanced liquid feed

should be applied as plants get establish. Once they are established

and spring is well on its way, you can plant outdoors 30-45cm apart

in soil with a good nutrient content. Water well in summer, Dahlias do

not like dryness.

QTY 30 seeds