Dahlia Seeds - Border Mix

Dahlia Border Mix is a delightful collection of dahlias designed specifically for creating vibrant, colorful borders and garden edges. This mix includes a variety of smaller, compact dahlias that produce an array of stunning flowers in bright and cheerful colors. Perfect for framing garden beds, pathways, or creating a lively focal point, the Border Mix offers an easy way to add beauty and structure to your garden. With its vibrant blooms and compact growth, this mix is ideal for gardeners looking to create a striking visual effect in smaller spaces or container gardens.

Key Benefits

• Compact Growth Habit: The Dahlia Border Mix includes varieties that grow to a manageable height, making them perfect for garden borders or containers.
• Vibrant Color Variety: Features a range of bright and cheerful colors, including reds, pinks, yellows, and oranges, ensuring your garden stays lively and colorful throughout the growing season.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Enjoy an extended bloom period from mid-summer to fall, with vibrant flowers that provide continuous color.
• Perfect for Small Spaces: These smaller, compact dahlias are ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as an edging plant along garden pathways or flower beds.
• Easy to Grow: Suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners, the Border Mix dahlias are low-maintenance and offer excellent performance in most garden conditions.

Variety Features

• Plant Characteristics: A mix of compact dahlias with vibrant flowers in a range of bright colors, including red, pink, yellow, and orange.
• Bloom Season: Blooms from mid-summer through fall, providing long-lasting color.
• Growth Habit: Grows to a height of 12–18 inches, making them ideal for borders, containers, or garden edges.
• Size: The flowers are typically 3–4 inches in diameter, offering a charming, compact display.

Planting Instructions

Planting Season

• Plant Dahlia Border Mix in the spring, once the soil has warmed to around 60°F (15°C) and after the last frost.
• Choose a sunny location in your garden, as dahlias require full sun for optimal growth and flowering.

Planting Details

• Bulb Depth: Plant the tubers 4–6 inches deep, ensuring the "eye" or sprouting point is facing upward.
• Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for good air circulation and healthy growth.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0 for the best results.
• Sunlight: Full sun is ideal, with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day for healthy blooms.

Care Instructions

Watering

• Water consistently, ensuring the soil remains evenly moist but not waterlogged. Aim to provide about 1 inch of water per week, especially during dry periods.

Fertilization

• Use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) when planting and again when the plants reach 6 inches tall to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.

Weeding and Mulching

• Keep the area free from weeds, as they can compete for nutrients and water.
• Apply mulch around the plants to help retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce weed growth.

Pest and Disease Control

• Pests: Watch for aphids, slugs, and snails. Use organic methods like neem oil or insecticidal soap to manage pest problems.
• Diseases: Prevent fungal diseases by ensuring proper spacing between plants and avoiding overhead watering.

Harvesting

• For Blooms: Harvest the flowers when fully open but still firm, cutting the stems with sharp shears. Place the flowers in water immediately to extend their vase life.
• For Tubers: After the first frost, dig up the tubers, clean them, and store them in a cool, dry place for winter storage.

Storage

Short-Term: Store freshly cut flowers in a vase with water, changing the water regularly to maintain freshness.
Long-Term: Store the tubers in a cool, dry location (around 40°F/4°C) for the winter, using sawdust or peat moss to keep them from drying out.

Culinary and Aesthetic Uses

• Aesthetic: Dahlia Border Mix is perfect for creating beautiful garden borders, enhancing flower beds, or adding color to smaller spaces like patios or balconies.
• Floral Arrangements: These dahlias are ideal for cutting and using in floral arrangements, bouquets, and centerpieces. Their compact size makes them perfect for creating charming, smaller floral designs.

Conclusion

Dahlia Border Mix is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to add vibrant, colorful blooms to their garden edges or containers. With its compact growth habit, long-lasting blooms, and vibrant colors, this mix provides a cheerful and easy-to-maintain option for any garden. Whether you're looking to frame a garden bed or fill a smaller space with color, Dahlia Border Mix will bring beauty and life to your garden all season long.