Dahlia Pompone Double Mixed

Dahlia Pompone Double Mixed

Dahlia Pompone Double Mixed. A stunning mix delivering a profusion compact globular shaped blooms  reaching 60cm in height.  Flowers Jul to late Oct. Ideal for pots, tubs, borders and beds. A half-hardy annual.

Cultivation Advice Dahlia Pompone Double Mixed

• Sow from late winter onwards indoors 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 18in apart.
• Deadhead on a regular basis to prolong flowering.
• Prefers  good moisture retentive soil and full sun.