Organic Dahlia 'Seedlings' - Dark Leaved

Organic dark leaved dahlia seedling mix

Bring a burst of colour and life into your garden this summer with the Organic Dark Leaved Dahlia 'Seedlings' Mix! This special pack contains three different dahlia varieties, the tubers of which have been grown naturally from seed rather than cuttings, meaning that every plant is a surprise – no two dahlias are exactly the same! All varieties are dark leaved!

Enjoy long-lasting blooms, because a dahlia can bloom up to 100 days a year, provided the faded flowers are regularly removed. Even late in the season, when many other plants have already finished blooming, these dahlias still provide a beautiful sea of ​​flowers in your garden.

Be surprised by the beauty of this unique dahlia mix and give bees a real feast!

How, where and when do I plant organic dahlia tubers?

Indoor pre-growth

A dahlia is not winter hardy. This means that the tubers can be grown indoors from March onwards. This gives them a head start in growth and the dahlias will flower earlier. The plants can be put outside after the Ice Saints (15 May), or earlier if the weather is good, but then watch out for night frost, because then they have to go back inside at night.

Outside in the garden

If you choose to wait to plant the dahlia tubers until after the frost, then this is best done up to and including May 15. From then on, the tubers can be planted in the ground without any risk of frost and will flower approximately 60 to 90 days later. Plant the tuber with its old flower stem from last year facing upwards, just 2 to 3 centimeters below the ground and keep a distance of half a meter from tuber to tuber.

The planting season is until June.

Location

A dahlia prefers a sunny spot in nutrient-rich, water-permeable, preferably calcareous, sandy soil.
The Dahlia 'Seedlings' contains varieties that do not grow higher than 80 centimetres and have medium-sized flowers, so they do not need to be supported.

For pot planting it is best to use a pot that is at least 40 centimetres wide, so that it does not dry out too quickly in summer.

Dahlias topping

Topping a dahlia is a technique to stimulate growth and make the plant more compact and full. Dahlias are topped when they have reached a certain height, usually when they are in the active growth stage. We recommend allowing at least 2 to 4 pairs of leaves to grow before topping.

A leaf node is the place where a leaf is attached to the stem. Look at the top pairs of leaves on the stem. Use a sharp, clean pair of pruning shears and cut the stem just above a leaf node. Make sure to make a clean cut so as not to damage the plant. If there are flower buds below the topped spot, you can also remove them. This helps the plant to put more energy into developing side branches. After topping, the dahlia will begin to develop side branches from the leaf axils, resulting in a more floriferous plant.

Care of dahlia seedlings

Keep the soil of the dahlias moist at all times. Too dry soil can cause problems in growth and flowering.
During flowering, the faded flowers are removed for new flowering. When the plant has finished flowering in the fall, it is best to let it die completely, so that no water gets into the hollow flower stems when they are cut off, to prevent rotting.

Dahlias and nutrition

The dahlia is a fast growing plant that can use a lot of nutrition. Feed the plant several times a year for an optimal result.
For organic potting soil, plant food and other soil improvers we recommend Bio Culture On!

What to do with dahlias in autumn?

Protect the tubers that are planted in the open ground with leaves in the winter against light frost. In case of severe frost they should be stored frost-free in a dry place. The advantage of digging out is that the tuber can be divided every year.

Giving back to nature

In the fall, the remains of the dead plant can be cut off and processed into the soil for nutrition. In this way, you give back to nature and your green bin remains empty for vegetable waste from the kitchen.

Propagation of dahlia tubers

In the autumn, the dahlia tubers continue to grow well. Do not remove the tubers from the ground too early for propagation. Just before the first frost is the best time. The tubers can be split immediately, but this can also be done in the spring. The advantage of splitting in the spring is that small growth points can already be seen in the spring. This makes it easy to recognize where the tuber can best be split.

Edible

All of the seedlings of dahlias are edible. The tuber tastes like carrots and the flower can be used to garnish a salad or as decoration in a carafe with water, to flavour the water.

Origin of the dahlia

Dahlias originate from Mexico and have been found in European gardens since 1615. They were originally grown as tubers for consumption, but after people discovered how beautiful they can be as ornamental plants, they became one of the most diverse plant species in the world.

Buy Organic Dahlia 'Seedlings'

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Packed per 3 pieces - Value pack

Pre-order now, delivery from mid-March!

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