Dahlia varibilis Black Beauty

Half-Hardy Annual

• Days to germinate : 7 to 10
• Flowers in : June to frost
• Ideal for : Baskets, Bedding, Borders, Pot Plants
• Height : 12 inches

Description

Intense deep red to mahogany flowers which are a unique colour in Dahlia. Grown as 1 or 2 litre plant this product will command a premium price.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or similar size cell. Cover lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20c. Germination should begin to take place after 7 to 10 days. Maintain a temperature of 15c after germination.

Growing Instructions

Continue to grow on the seedlings at 15c until they are established and then transfer to a 6 pack or 9cm pot when the are well developed and fill the plug tray. This should result in saleable plants in early June. Dahlia Black Beauty should produce compact plants without the need for growth regulators to be applied, they will however respond to B Nine if additional dwarfing is required