Dahlia Unwins Hybrids Mix Seeds (50 Seeds)

Dahlias are one of the popular and beautiful perennial summer flowering plants, but they are grown as annuals in cooler regions. They come in various colors and sizes. Dahlias are less fragrant but look beautiful and give a peaceful and pleasant touch to your garden. Although there are different ways of planting dahlias, we will discuss how to grow dahlias from seeds. The dahlia flower blooms from late summer (end of June) to winter (December). If you want to plant dahlia buy the best quality Dahlia Unwins Hybrids Mix seeds online at the best price from www.organicbazar.net.

Product Detail

• Seed quantity: 50 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Spring or Fall
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant
• Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 1.2 cm deep in a seedling tray 
• Germination temperature: 18-25°C
• Germination time: 5 to 14 days
• Blooming time - Late summer to winter (after 100-120 days from sowing)

What size grow bag is best for Dahlia?

• 9 x 9  (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 12 x 15 (W*H)
• 15 x 15  (W*H)

Unwins Dahlia Growing Season In India

Dahlias are warm-season flowering plants and will not grow well in extremely cold climates. You can sow dahlia seeds in the spring when the weather is warm, apart from September to October in the plains, and April is the best month for the hilly region.

How To Grow Dahlia Unwins From Seeds 

The seedling transplant method is mostly recommended for dahlia planting, but if you live in an area with a long growing season, you can sow dahlia seeds directly. Do not plant dahlias in cold soil, otherwise, the seeds will not grow well. The optimum germination temperature for dahlia seeds is 18-25°C. To plant dahlias in containers, you'll need a pot or grow bag at least 15- 60 cm wide and 12-30 cm deep.

Dahlia Unwins Hybrids Mix Seeds Sowing Method 

Take a seedling tray and fill it with potting mix. Sow dahlia seeds 1.2 cm deep in the soil, water deeply through a watering can, and keep the soil moist. Dahlia seeds require light to germinate so place the pot in a sunny location. Dahlia seeds germinate for about 5-14 days, they can germinate early or late depending upon growing conditions. 
Transplant the dahlia seedlings into a larger pot or grow bag when they are a few inches tall. But before transplanting, harden them for a week to give them a favorable environment. For healthy growth, plant 1-2 plants in a pot and add organic manure to the soil during planting.

Fertilizer For Dahlia Flower Plants 

• To encourage more blooms of dahlia, add phosphorus-rich fertilizers to the soil. 
• Do not add nitrogen fertilizer to the dahlia plant as this can promote more foliage and fewer blooms. 

Dahlia Flower Plant Care Tips 

Soil - Dahlia thrives in rich, well-drained, and loamy soil and grows nicely in neutral soil with a ph of around 6.5. 
Water - Dahlia plants don't require a lot of water, with an inch of water is enough once established the plant. However, it does require regular watering and consistent soil moisture on hot days.
Sunlight - 6 to 8 hours of sunlight is perfect for growing dahlia plants. 
Temperature - the ideal growing temperatures for dahlia flower plants are 20-26°C and the plant stop flowering when the temperature is up to 32°C. 
Common pests and diseases - Pests like aphids, thrips, and mites attack the dahlia flowers, and diseases such as stem rot, and mosaic virus infect the plants. You can remove infected leaves or plant parts and spraying neem oil on the plants is good for protecting your dahlia plants from pests.

Unwins Dahlia Blooming Time 

• It usually takes 100-120 days for a dahlia flower to bloom from seed.
• It blooms from late summer to winter (or the first frost).
• You can pluck dahlias early in the morning and decorate them in a vase.

Dahlia Flower Plant Special Features

• Common name - Dahlia, and garden dahlia 
• Scientific name - Dahlia 
• Plant height - 35 - 180 cm 
• Level of growing - Medium 

FAQ 

What do you do with dahlias when finish flowering?

When dahlias stop flowering, you can plant new dahlias or uproot the entire plant to save the tubers and use them for next season's plants.

Do I Deadhead dahlias?

Yes, it is necessary to deadhead (remove) the withered or dried flowers for the dahlias to bloom longer.

Why are my dahlias not flowering?

Often dahlia plants do not bloom due to less watering or complete drying of the soil. Therefore, don't let the soil dry out and keep the soil moist for healthy blooms.

How do I protect my dahlias in the winter?

You can place the pot indoors over the winter or mulch the dahlia plant to protect it from cold weather.  
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