Dahlia Mix Flower Seeds

About Dahlia Mix Flower Seeds

Dahlia mix — large, colourful blooms. Dahlias grown from seed vary in colour and form. The showstopper flower of the Indian winter season.

• Botanical name: Dahlia sp.
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 7-14 days 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 7-14 days.
6. Move seedlings to their final spot once 3–4 true leaves appear. After the season you can lift the tubers and store them in a cool, dry place.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Tubers rot in waterlogged soil.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil with compost.
• Temperature: Cool 15–28°C is best. Blooming pauses in the heat.
• Fertiliser: From budding, a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed every 2 weeks. Excess nitrogen means more leaves and fewer flowers.

Sowing season in India

September–November. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Tuber rot from over-watering, powdery mildew, aphids and earwigs.

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