Turn up the colour in your garden with Dahlia pinnata Mix! This dazzling blend features blooms in radiant shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, and white—perfect for brightening borders, containers, or cutting gardens from mid-summer to the first frost!

Propagation from Seed

• Start Dahlia seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date for the earliest blooms. Sow seeds in seed trays filled with well-draining compost and lightly cover with soil.
• Germination Time: 7–14 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)
• Transplanting: After all danger of frost has passed
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Soil Needs: Rich, well-drained soil
• Light Requirements: Full sun for best flowering

Culinary & Traditional Use

• While dahlias are primarily ornamental, their tubers were once used as a food source by Indigenous peoples in Mexico.
• Today, their edible petals are sometimes used as a vibrant garnish in creative dishes or floral desserts (use only untreated, organically grown flowers for culinary use).

Horticultural Points (Facts)

• Botanical Name: Dahlia pinnata
• Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in cool climates)
• Flowering Time: Mid-summer to late autumn
• Height: 18–36 inches
• Colours in Mix: Red, pink, yellow, orange, white
• Zones: USDA 8–11 (treat as annual elsewhere)
• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flower gardens
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies
• Deadheading: Encourages continuous blooming

How to Use

• The Dahlia pinnata Mix is a showstopper in a variety of garden settings:
  • Plant in garden beds or along borders for bold seasonal impact
  • Use in containers for patio and balcony colour
  • Cut and arrange for long-lasting floral displays indoors
  • Combine with zinnias, cosmos, or marigolds for a pollinator-friendly explosion of colour
• In colder regions, you can lift and store the tubers after the first frost to replant next year, or simply start fresh from seed each spring!