Dahlia Seeds - Rembrandt Mix

Dahlia Rembrandt Mix features a captivating blend of vibrant, multicolored blooms, including shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and purple. This striking mix is perfect for adding bold color and dramatic flair to any garden or landscape. Known for its large, showy flowers and strong, sturdy stems, Rembrandt Mix is ideal for garden beds, borders, or as cut flowers for bouquets. These dahlias are sure to make a lasting impression with their eye-catching colors and long-lasting blooms from mid-summer to fall.

Key Benefits

• Vibrant, Multicolored Blooms: Features an array of striking colors, from bold reds and oranges to soft pinks and purples, creating a visually stunning display in your garden.
• Long-Lasting Flowers: Blooms continuously from mid-summer to fall, ensuring your garden stays colorful for an extended period.
• Sturdy Growth: Known for its strong stems, making it perfect for both garden beds and floral arrangements.
• Versatile for Arrangements: These dahlias are ideal for cut flowers, adding color and texture to bouquets, centerpieces, or floral designs.
• Compact Size: Grows to a manageable height of 18–24 inches, making it suitable for smaller spaces, containers, and flower beds.

Variety Features

• Plant Characteristics: A mix of vibrant, multi-colored dahlias that bloom in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and purple.
• Bloom Season: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, providing an extended period of color in your garden.
• Growth Habit: Compact plants that grow to 18–24 inches tall, making them ideal for borders, smaller gardens, or container gardening.
• Size: Flowers are large, typically 4–6 inches in diameter, with symmetrical, showy petals that create a bold visual impact.

Planting Instructions

Planting Season

• Plant Dahlia Rembrandt Mix in the spring, after the last frost date, once the soil has warmed up to 60°F (15°C).
• These dahlias thrive in warm climates and require full sun to bloom at their best.

Planting Details

• Bulb Depth: Plant tubers about 4–6 inches deep, with the "eye" or sprouting point facing up.
• Spacing: Space the tubers 12–18 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and airflow between plants.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–7.0).
• Sunlight: Full sun is ideal, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Care Instructions

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist, watering deeply once a week, especially during dry spells. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Fertilization

• Apply a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) at planting and again when the plants reach about 6 inches tall for optimal growth and vibrant blooms.

Weeding and Mulching

• Regularly remove weeds to prevent competition for nutrients and water.
• Apply mulch around the plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the soil temperature stable.

Pest and Disease Control

• Pests: Watch for aphids, slugs, and snails, and treat with organic insecticides if needed.
• Diseases: To prevent fungal diseases like powdery mildew, avoid overhead watering and ensure good air circulation around the plants.

Harvesting

• For Blooms: Cut flowers when they are fully open but still firm. Use sharp scissors or garden shears to avoid damaging the plant, and place flowers in water immediately.
• For Tubers: After the first frost, dig up the tubers and store them in a cool, dry place for winter storage.

Storage

Short-Term: Freshly cut flowers can be stored in a vase with water, changing the water regularly to keep them fresh for longer.
Long-Term: For winter storage, keep dahlia tubers in a cool, dry location (around 40°F/4°C) in a container filled with peat moss or sawdust to prevent them from drying out.

Culinary and Aesthetic Uses

• Aesthetic: The vibrant colors of Dahlia Rembrandt Mix add bold and dramatic beauty to any garden, floral arrangement, or landscape design.
• Floral Arrangements: Ideal for cut flowers, Rembrandt Mix dahlias create stunning bouquets and centerpieces with their large, colorful blooms.

Conclusion

Dahlia Rembrandt Mix is an excellent choice for gardeners who want to add a burst of color and drama to their garden. With its vibrant, multicolored blooms and sturdy growth, it is perfect for creating eye-catching flower beds, borders, and floral arrangements. Whether you're designing a garden or making a bouquet, Dahlia Rembrandt Mix will not disappoint with its bold, lasting beauty.