{"product_id":"dahlia-variabillis-top-star-beauty-mix","title":"Dahlia Variabillis Top Star Beauty - Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow these beautiful dahlia variabillis top star flowers in your garden and add a stunning and pleasant look to the garden. Dahlias are one of the popular and beautiful perennial summer flowering plants, but they are grown as annuals in cooler regions. They come in various colors and sizes. Although there are different ways of planting dahlias, we will discuss how to grow dahlias from seeds. The dahlia flower blooms from late summer (end of June) to winter (December).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size grow bag is best for Dahlia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 x 9 (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e12 x 12 (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e15 x 12 (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e15 x 15 (W*H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDahlia Star Beauty Growing Season In India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDahlias are warm-season flowering plants and will not grow well in extremely cold climates. You can sow dahlia seeds in the spring when the weather is warm, apart from September to October in the plains and April is the best month for the hilly region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Grow Dahlia (Star Beauty) From Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seedling transplant method is mostly recommended for dahlia planting, but if you live in an area with a long growing season, you can sow dahlia seeds directly. Do not plant dahlias in cold soil, otherwise, the seeds will not grow well. The optimum germination temperature for dahlia seeds is 18-25°C. To plant dahlias in containers, you'll need a pot or grow bag at least 15-48 cm wide and 22-30 cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDahlia Star Beauty Mix Seeds Sowing Method \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Take a seedling tray and fill it with potting mix. Sow dahlia seeds 1.2 cm deep in the soil, water deeply through a watering can and keep the soil moist. Dahlia seeds require light to germinate so place the pot in a sunny location. Dahlia seeds germinate for about 5-14 days, they can germinate early or late depending upon growing conditions. \u003cbr\u003e• Transplant the dahlia seedlings into a larger pot or grow bag when they are a few cm tall. But before transplanting, harden them for a week to give them a favorable environment. For healthy growth, plant 1-2 plants in a pot and add organic manure to the soil during planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer For Dahlia Flower Plants \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo encourage more blooms of dahlia, add phosphorus-rich fertilizers to the soil. Do not add nitrogen fertilizer to the dahlia plant as this can promote more foliage and fewer blooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDahlia Plant Care Tips \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil : Dahlia thrives in rich, well-drained, and loamy soil and grows nicely in neutral soil with a pH of around 6.5. \u003cbr\u003eWater : Dahlia plants don't require a lot of water, an cm of water is enough for the plant. However, it does require regular watering and consistent soil moisture on hot days.\u003cbr\u003eSunlight : 6 to 8 hours of sunlight is perfect for growing dahlia plants. \u003cbr\u003eTemperature : The ideal growing temperatures for dahlia flower plants are 20-26°C and the plant stops flowering when the temperature is up to 32°C. \u003cbr\u003eCommon pests and diseases : Pests like aphids, thrips and mites attack the dahlia flowers and diseases such as stem rot and mosaic virus infect the plants. You can remove infected leaves or plant parts and spraying neem oil on the plants is good for protecting your dahlia plants from pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDahlia Blooming Time \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• It usually takes 100-120 days for a dahlia flower to bloom from seed.\u003cbr\u003e• It blooms from late summer to winter (or the first frost).\u003cbr\u003e• You can pluck dahlias early in the morning and decorate them in a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43754100916258,"sku":"HOBFS006DVTSBM","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/DahliaVariabillisTopStarBeauty-Mix.jpg?v=1745134912","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/dahlia-variabillis-top-star-beauty-mix","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}