- Dahlia variabilis seeds: Double Extreme
-
Extremely attractive dwarf selection, producing a mass of high quality double and semi double flowers in an rich colour mixture, featuring some unique sunset shades.
A stunning addition for beds, borders or containers, providing colour throughout the summer.
Height 18 to 24 inches.
- Sowing:
Sow at 20-25C (68-77F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost.
Apply a fine sprinkling of vermiculite, 6mm (¼ inch) deep.
Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days.
Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination.
- Growing:
Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle, into trays or 7.5cm (3 inch) pots.
Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches) apart.
- Aftercare:
Prefers a moist, well drained soil in full sun.
Flowers summer.
|
|

|
Copyright ©2004 ValueSeeds.com -- All Rights Reserved