Dahlia - mixed

Dahlias are an edible flower that love warmth and summery days. A full sun position for the blooms to blossum. A beautiful array of colours, it's a surprise what you will get!  Flowers are used to decorate cakes, add to desserts and salads. A supurb cutting flower that will last up to two weeks in a vase.  Dahlias flower through to the end of April or first week of May.

Growing Info
A long lasting annual plant that likes well-drained soil in full sun. Space 25cm apart. Mix in compost before planting and feed fortnightly with a liquid fertiliser. Use mulch around them to keep moisture in. Water plants at stem to reduce fungus on plants.  Cut blooms back to promote more flowers.
 
Basilea Living Herbs
Basilea Farm, Burpengary grows pesticide-free mixed dahlia seedlings, available locally in Brisbane and Moreton Bay, South East Queensland, Australia.

Pot Size 50mm