Dahlia Pompon Mixed Flower Seeds For Home Garden: Dahlia Beauty Mix are dwarf, multi-coloured and long lasting flowers. Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico. Dahlias belong to the Aster family along with daisies and sunflowers. The national flower of Mexico, Dahlias today have become one of the most popular competition flowers amongst competitive growers. The Dahlia flower consists of numerous delicate petals that encircle a central yellow core known as the capitulum or floral head. Dahlias can be grown in varying shades of white, yellow, orange, red, pink and purple. Dahlias grow more blooms with 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight and thrive in rich, well-drained soil. They love the morning sunlight best. The main season is the best time for the pom pom Dahlia, reaching full bloom in the mid-summer months and being available from June right through to October. Dahlia's are most commonly used for decorative purposes on cakes, tarts and pastries. Serve alongside cheese or desserts as a garnish. You can use the petals of the Dahlia and add them to grain or green salads to add a pop of color. These bright flowers are easy to grow and ideal as flower beds, borders or background flowers.
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How to grow :
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Step 1 - Take paper/plastic cup or small pot with drainage hole , paper cups tend to dry out sooner, so if you are punching holes in the bottom of the container for drainage, do about four for plastic and two for paper and 1 in pot.
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Step 2 - Fill the cup/pot with potting soil, dig a hole in between and put clean seeds to be potted in between, cover with soil again.Seeds Should be 1/2 inch under the potting soil
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Step 3 - Add enough water to moisten the soil, but don't let it get soggy.
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Step 4 - Cover the cup/pot with either a plastic bag or plastic wrap. Keep checking to make certain that it remains moist
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Step 5 - Store the pot in a warm place. Sunlight is not necessary at this time. Directly in front of a radiator is not a good idea because of the drying effect.
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Step 6 - Move to a sunny area once the seed has sprouted. Maintain moisture.
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Step 7 - Transplant to a more permanent & large container /pot when the seedling is large enough without damaging the roots.
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Disclaimer : Seeds will take 2-3 weeks to sprout and plant will properly grow in 2-3 months
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Fungus can destroy your young plants, so make certain that you eliminate as many possibilities of mold as you can, including using only sterile soil.
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During winter months when the air is particularly dry, covering the seedling and cup with a plastic sandwich bag left open at the bottom will help to retain moisture.
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