Dahlia Beauty Mix Flower Seeds

About Dahlia Beauty Mix Flower Seeds

Bedding dahlia mix — dahlias grown from seed that flower in their first season and also form tubers.

• Botanical name: Dahlia variabilis
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 7–12 days at 20–25C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5–8 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7–12 days at 20–25C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Deep watering once every 2–3 days. Keep the soil moist but never let water stand at the roots.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost
• Temperature: 15–28°C; above 35°C the buds fail.
• Fertiliser: Low-nitrogen, potash-rich feed every 2 weeks once buds start.

Sowing season in India

September–October in the plains; February–March in hill areas. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Tuber rot from waterlogging; thrips and red spider mite.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.