Description

Dahlia Cactus Flowered Blend (Dahlia pinnata) offers a stunning array of 5″–6″ blooms in soft peaches, sunny yellows, deep maroons, and whites, each accented by vibrant yellow centers. The narrow, elongated petals lend a whimsical charm, making these plants an excellent addition to any garden or floral arrangement. With tall, sturdy stems reaching 3'–4', they thrive in full sun and bloom from summer to frost, attracting pollinators and providing exceptional cut flowers. Perennial in USDA zones 7–10, these dahlias are also edible, with both the flowers and tubers offering culinary possibilities.

Botanical Name: Dahlia pinnata
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico and Central America
Hardiness: Perennial (Tender), often grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 3'—4' tall
Variety Information: 5″—6″ diameter blooms in varying shades of red, yellow, peach and white with yellow centers
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–70°F. Sow in biodegradable pots; roots are sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 5–20 Days
Seed Depth: 1/4''
Seed Spacing: 3 seeds every 18″ to 24″
Thinning: When 2 sets of leaves, thin to 1 every 18″ to 24″

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning and choose flowers with just the outer 2-3 layers of petals open.

38 seeds.