Blazing Saddles (Pollinating Dahlia)

Blazing Saddles (Pollinating Dahlia) (Dahlia variabilis) - An open pollinated seed produced Dahlia that has been growing quite happily on our farm producing tubers at the end of the growing season which survive the Nova Scotia winters quite well. Plants are 2-3 feet high and produce dozens of bright blossoms that light up the gardens like a Christmas tree. Flowers average around 3 inches in shades of scarlet red, hot orange, deep red, and deep pink coral. Foliage is a striking deep burgundy. Fabulous as a cut flower! 

75-90 days to maturity

25 seeds per packet

Growing Information: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last spring frost. Sow seeds 1.3 cm (½") deep in trays and keep warm and moist. Harden off seedlings and transplant after all danger of frost has passed, spacing 30–35 cm (12–14") apart. To direct sow, wait until the weather is warm and night temperatures remain above 10°C (50°F). Sow 1.3 cm (½") deep and keep soil moist but not soggy. Grow in full sun. Germinates in 7–14 days and reaches 75–90 cm (2½–3') in height.

Days to Germination: 7 - 14

Plant Spacing: 12-14" (30-35cm)

Plant Height: 30-48" (75-90cm)

Features:

Hardiness Zones: Annual

Light Requirements: Full Sun 

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets