Dahlia Seeds (Dinnerplate) - Country Fair Mix
Estimated delivery between February 06 and February 09.
Dahlia Country Fair Mix offers a vibrant and diverse array of large, dinnerplate-sized blooms in rich and bold colors, making it a perfect choice for adding a festive and cheerful touch to your garden. The mix includes a variety of vibrant hues such as deep reds, bright oranges, soft yellows, and pinks. This eye-catching mix is sure to bring a sense of joy and liveliness to your garden beds and is perfect for both casual gardeners and flower enthusiasts.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Color Mix: A bold combination of red, orange, pink, yellow, and purple flowers that create a lively, festive atmosphere.
- Large, Showy Blooms: The dinnerplate-sized flowers make a dramatic impact in the garden, ideal for adding a splash of color.
- Long Blooming Season: Flowers from mid-summer to fall, ensuring a long-lasting display of color and beauty.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners, offering a low-maintenance option with high visual impact.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, enriching your garden's ecosystem.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Features a wide variety of large, dinnerplate-sized blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple.
- Bloom Season: Blooms from mid-summer through fall, providing extended color throughout the growing season.
- Growth Habit: Plants grow to a height of 3–4 feet, making them perfect for the back or center of garden beds.
- Flower Size: The blooms reach up to 8 inches in diameter, making them perfect for garden displays and cutting for floral arrangements.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Plant tubers in late spring after the last frost when the soil is warm and the weather is consistently mild.
Planting Details
- Bulb Depth: Plant tubers 4–6 inches deep, with the “eye” or growing tip facing upwards.
- Spacing: Space the tubers 12–18 inches apart to ensure proper growth and air circulation.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Loamy or sandy soils work best.
- Sunlight: Needs full sun for at least 6 hours a day to produce the largest, most vibrant blooms.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Water deeply and consistently, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to tuber rot.
Fertilization
- Use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) at planting time, and again when plants are about 6 inches tall to ensure strong growth and vibrant blooms.
Weeding and Mulching
- Regularly weed around your dahlias to avoid competition for nutrients. Mulching helps retain moisture, suppresses weeds, and keeps the soil cool.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Monitor for aphids, slugs, and spider mites. Use natural remedies or insecticidal soap to control infestations.
- Diseases: Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal infections. Maintain good airflow around plants to prevent mildew.
Harvesting
- For Blooms: Harvest flowers in the morning when the blooms are fully open but still firm to ensure they last longer in arrangements.
- For Tubers: After the first frost, carefully dig up the tubers, dry them out for a few days, and store them in a cool, dry place for the next season.
Storage
Short-Term: Freshly cut dahlias can be kept in a vase for up to a week, bringing vibrant color to your home. Long-Term: Store the tubers in a cool, dry place (40–50°F / 4–10°C) for replanting the following spring.
Culinary and Aesthetic Uses
- Aesthetic: The bright, bold colors of the Country Fair Mix make it a great addition to any garden, especially those looking to add a fun and festive atmosphere.
- Floral Arrangements: Perfect for creating colorful, eye-catching flower arrangements for parties, celebrations, and special events.
Conclusion
Dahlia Country Fair Mix is the perfect choice for those looking to add a burst of color and excitement to their garden. With its stunning, dinnerplate-sized blooms in vibrant hues, this mix will light up your garden from mid-summer through fall. Whether you’re creating a colorful garden display or cutting flowers for a cheerful arrangement, this mix will bring beauty and joy to any space.
Dharaseeds
Dahlia Seeds (Dinnerplate) - Country Fair Mix
Estimated delivery between February 06 and February 09.
Dahlia Country Fair Mix offers a vibrant and diverse array of large, dinnerplate-sized blooms in rich and bold colors, making it a perfect choice for adding a festive and cheerful touch to your garden. The mix includes a variety of vibrant hues such as deep reds, bright oranges, soft yellows, and pinks. This eye-catching mix is sure to bring a sense of joy and liveliness to your garden beds and is perfect for both casual gardeners and flower enthusiasts.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Color Mix: A bold combination of red, orange, pink, yellow, and purple flowers that create a lively, festive atmosphere.
- Large, Showy Blooms: The dinnerplate-sized flowers make a dramatic impact in the garden, ideal for adding a splash of color.
- Long Blooming Season: Flowers from mid-summer to fall, ensuring a long-lasting display of color and beauty.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners, offering a low-maintenance option with high visual impact.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, enriching your garden's ecosystem.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Features a wide variety of large, dinnerplate-sized blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple.
- Bloom Season: Blooms from mid-summer through fall, providing extended color throughout the growing season.
- Growth Habit: Plants grow to a height of 3–4 feet, making them perfect for the back or center of garden beds.
- Flower Size: The blooms reach up to 8 inches in diameter, making them perfect for garden displays and cutting for floral arrangements.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Plant tubers in late spring after the last frost when the soil is warm and the weather is consistently mild.
Planting Details
- Bulb Depth: Plant tubers 4–6 inches deep, with the “eye” or growing tip facing upwards.
- Spacing: Space the tubers 12–18 inches apart to ensure proper growth and air circulation.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Loamy or sandy soils work best.
- Sunlight: Needs full sun for at least 6 hours a day to produce the largest, most vibrant blooms.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Water deeply and consistently, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to tuber rot.
Fertilization
- Use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) at planting time, and again when plants are about 6 inches tall to ensure strong growth and vibrant blooms.
Weeding and Mulching
- Regularly weed around your dahlias to avoid competition for nutrients. Mulching helps retain moisture, suppresses weeds, and keeps the soil cool.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Monitor for aphids, slugs, and spider mites. Use natural remedies or insecticidal soap to control infestations.
- Diseases: Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal infections. Maintain good airflow around plants to prevent mildew.
Harvesting
- For Blooms: Harvest flowers in the morning when the blooms are fully open but still firm to ensure they last longer in arrangements.
- For Tubers: After the first frost, carefully dig up the tubers, dry them out for a few days, and store them in a cool, dry place for the next season.
Storage
Short-Term: Freshly cut dahlias can be kept in a vase for up to a week, bringing vibrant color to your home. Long-Term: Store the tubers in a cool, dry place (40–50°F / 4–10°C) for replanting the following spring.
Culinary and Aesthetic Uses
- Aesthetic: The bright, bold colors of the Country Fair Mix make it a great addition to any garden, especially those looking to add a fun and festive atmosphere.
- Floral Arrangements: Perfect for creating colorful, eye-catching flower arrangements for parties, celebrations, and special events.
Conclusion
Dahlia Country Fair Mix is the perfect choice for those looking to add a burst of color and excitement to their garden. With its stunning, dinnerplate-sized blooms in vibrant hues, this mix will light up your garden from mid-summer through fall. Whether you’re creating a colorful garden display or cutting flowers for a cheerful arrangement, this mix will bring beauty and joy to any space.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.