Dahlia Unwins Dwarf Mix

The classic Dahlia Unwins Dwarf Mix to raise from seed producing bushy free flowering plants reaching 60cm(24in) tall with single to semi-double 3in flowers produced across a wide range of colours.  Will flower late into autumn until the first frost. A half-hardy annual that will form tubers and re-grow the following year in milder areas.

 Cultivation Advice Dahlia Unwins Dwarf Mix

• Sow from late winter onwards indoor’s or heated undercover in fine compost 6mm (¼in) deep.
• Keep soil damp but not wet, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Germination in 7-10 days at 65-70F.
• When large enough to handle, transplant to trays or individual 3in pots and grow on in cooler conditions.
• Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, at 12-18in apart.
• Prefers  good moisture retentive soil and full sun.