Dahlia Flower Seeds – 100 Seeds for Home Gardening

Enjoy growing dahlias from the beginning with this pack of 100 flower seeds. Raise young plants for sunny borders or a home cutting garden.

Features

• Package: 100 dahlia flower seeds.
• Frost-tender perennial, often grown as an annual in colder climates.
• Suitable for sunny garden beds and cutting gardens.
• Seeds only; tubers, live plants, pots, and supports are not included.

About Seed-Grown Dahlias

Dahlias grown from seed vary in flower color, shape, and plant size. Named varieties such as 'Labyrinth' are maintained through vegetative propagation; these seeds are not a guarantee of true-to-type 'Labyrinth' flowers. Photos are illustrative and do not promise identical blooms.

Sowing Instructions

1. Start indoors about 6–8 weeks before your last expected spring frost.
2. Sow approximately ¼ inch (6 mm) deep in moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
3. Keep around 65–75°F (18–24°C), with the mix evenly moist but not soggy. Germination often takes 1–3 weeks, though timing varies.
4. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge. Move into individual pots after they develop true leaves and can be handled safely.
5. Gradually acclimate seedlings outdoors, then transplant after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed.
6. Allow room between plants for airflow and their developing growth.

Staking & Support

Dahlias are not climbing vines and do not need a climbing trellis. Install sturdy stakes or a plant-support cage at planting time for taller plants. Secure stems loosely with soft ties as they grow, supporting flowering branches without constricting them.

Care & Overwintering

• Choose full sun and fertile, well-draining soil.
• Water at the soil level to keep roots evenly moist, avoiding standing water.
• Pinch the growing tip once plants are well established to encourage branching.
• Remove faded blooms regularly and check tender growth for slugs, snails, and aphids.
• In cold climates, lift developed tubers after frost blackens the foliage. Let them dry, then store in a cool, frost-free place and check periodically for rot or shriveling.
• Where winters are mild, protect plants from cold and wet soil. Perennial survival depends on climate and winter care.

Seed Disclaimer

Germination is affected by temperature, environment, and planting techniques. We sell seeds only and do not guarantee 100% germination.