25 Seeds Dahlia Spring Mix Perennial Flowering Blooms

This dahlia spring mix brings a cheerful range of colors and forms to garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. The 25 seeds in this listing offer an easy way to grow a colorful blend of perennial dahlias for warm-season interest.

Dahlias are excellent for cut flower arrangements and ornamental garden displays, with upright, bushy growth that fills in sunny beds. Regular watering and deadheading encourage continued flowering, and taller plants may benefit from light staking in exposed areas.
Species: Dahlia pinnata
Variety: Spring Mix
Type: Tender perennial, often grown as annual
Plant Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained
Days to Harvest: 80-100 days to bloom
Zones: 8-11 as perennial; grown as annual elsewhere
Germination: 7-14 days at 65-70 degrees F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; sow 1/4 inch deep
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Provide support for taller stems if needed. In cooler zones, lift tubers in autumn for storage.