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Dinner Plate Dahlia

Dahlia Fimbriata 'Omega'

Upright stems support a Dutch summer favorite that blooms all summer long.

Characteristics:

Bloom Time:

Blooms summer to fall

Mature Height:

30-40 In

Hardiness Zone:

8-10 Find your zone

Exposure:

Full Sun

Features and Usage:

Greenhouse Growing Instructions:

Grow at 60-75°F. Water well while allowing to dry a little in between watering. Once actively growing, begin fertilizing twice a week at 200 ppm Nitrogen with 20-20-20. Pinch after two sets of leaves for better branching. Plants generally finish in 8-10 weeks.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low

Transplanting Instructions:

Plant in well draining professional potting soil; spread out tuberous roots within pot leaving crown just above the soil surface when watered in. Apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:

Easy to grow in moist, fertile soil in full sun.

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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.