Dahlia Unwins Mix Seeds: Dahlia variabilis

Dahlia Unwins Mix Seeds

Dahlia variabilis ‘Unwins Ideal Bedding Mixed‘ is a popular bedding dahlia variety known for its vibrant, multi-colored blooms. It produces semi-double flowers in a range of shades including red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, and white. These compact plants, typically reaching 12-18 inches tall, are suitable for borders, containers, and as bedding plants, and are particularly well-suited for cut flowers due to their strong stems and long vase life.

Key Features: Dahlia variabilis

• Color: A mix of colors including red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, and white.
• Bloom Type: Produces semi-double blooms.
• Plant Size: Compact and bushy, typically reaching 12-18 inches tall.
• Uses: Ideal for borders, containers, and bedding plants.
• Heat Resistance: Very heat-resistant.
• Staking: Requires no staking.
• Cut Flowers: Makes lovely, long-lasting cut flowers.

Planting and Care: Unwins Ideal Bedding Mixed

• Sowing: Sow seeds in spring or according to your location.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
• Sunlight: Full sun for best flowering.
• Watering: Water regularly until established, then deeply water weekly.
• Fertilizing: Feed with liquid fertilizer when the first buds appear.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms for a longer flowering season.

Benefits:

• Vibrant Color: Adds a splash of color to the garden.
• Easy to Grow: Relatively easy to grow from seed.
• Long Flowering Season: Blooms abundantly throughout summer.
• Attracts Pollinators: Attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.

Available only in UK