Cactus Dahlia Mix: 50 Seeds (Fresh & Untreated, Perennial)

Cactus Dahlia Mix: 50 Seeds (Fresh & Untreated, Perennial)
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Review & Description

Dahlias are easy to grow, tender perennials. This attractive, and very popular flowering plant is grown as an annual in colder areas. Native to Mexico, these plants will produce flowers the first year from summer through fall.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #8132 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Seed Needs

Features

• Grow Dahlia in full sun to partial shade. They prefer a rich, well draining garden soil. Add plenty of compost and manure at planting time. Fertilizer should be applied regularly all season. But, use a low nitrogen fertilizer. Too much nitrogen can result in lots of foliage, with few flowers.
• Keep the soil moist but drained, at all times. Plants are heat resistant, but need plenty of water. Water regularly during periods of drought.
• Space smaller varieties 16" apart. The largest varieties should be spaced 2 feet apart, allowing ample room for growth.
• Dahlias should be pinched back twice to promote bushier growth. Do so the first time after there is 3-4 sets of leaves on the stems.
• Dahlia grows quickly, and will bloom in mid summer. Stem tips will develop multiple buds, usually three. To grow bigger blooms disbud the two side buds, leaving the middle, terminal bud.