Seeds from beautiful named, tried and tested Dahlia varieties - pick your parent variety from the drop down menu. The seedlings may or may not have characteristics of the parent, but are likely to show recognisable traits. These seeds are aimed for the dahlia breeder who would like more control over the end results. You could end up with something even better than the parent!
There is nothing better than growing dahlias from seed. It’s a genetic lottery so all the seedlings will be totally unique and if you want to keep them at the end of the season you can by storing or protecting the tuber.
Sow: February–April (in a warm, light place)
Seeds: Approx. 10
Type: perennial
Good for: Cut flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Keep the seedbed or compost evenly moist while germination takes place, then grow on in good light.
SEED SAVING
If you save seed, expect exciting variation in the next generation — that genetic unpredictability is part of the fun.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
Seeds from beautiful named, tried and tested Dahlia varieties - pick your parent variety from the drop down menu. The seedlings may or may not have characteristics of the parent, but are likely to show recognisable traits. These seeds are aimed for the dahlia breeder who would like more control over the end results. You could end up with something even better than the parent!
There is nothing better than growing dahlias from seed. It’s a genetic lottery so all the seedlings will be totally unique and if you want to keep them at the end of the season you can by storing or protecting the tuber.
Sow: February–April (in a warm, light place)
Seeds: Approx. 10
Type: perennial
Good for: Cut flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Keep the seedbed or compost evenly moist while germination takes place, then grow on in good light.
SEED SAVING
If you save seed, expect exciting variation in the next generation — that genetic unpredictability is part of the fun.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
