Garden Seeds
‘Watercolor Silks’ Border/Container Dahlia Seeds
Sold by Annie’s Annuals & Perennials · United States
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Watercolor Silks looks brushed rather than bred. Fully double dahlias unfold in rosy coral, rich apricot, soft salmon, buttercream, and glowing lilac, with patterned petals that make every 1½–2-foot plant feel like its own small painting. The compact height
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suits borders and showy containers, but the flowers still have enough stem for natural bouquets. Plants bloom from summer into fall and form tuberous roots that can be lifted and saved where winters are cold. Botanical name: Dahlia hortensis Packet type: Single-species color blend Colors: Rosy coral, apricot, salmon, buttercream, and lilac Life cycle: Tender perennial, commonly grown as an annual Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–10 Exposure: Full sun Sowing: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before frost or direct sow in warm soil Planting depth: 1/2 in. Germination: 7–14 days Mature height: 1½–2 ft. Final spacing: 8 in. Approximate seed count: 70 Seed-starting help: Tiny seeds, large opinions. This packet contains a mix or blend, so begin with our flower seed mix guide , compare methods in the complete flower seed-starting guide , and check local planting timing . Mark favorite colors while they bloom, then lift and store their tubers in cold-winter regions to repeat those selections next year. See more painterly packets in our seed mixes .