VAN ZYVERDEN 84503 Dahlia Destiny’s Teacher Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- VAN ZYVERDEN
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DAHLIA DESTINY’S TEACHER
84503 Dahlia Destiny’s Teacher
Dahlias are one of the summer’s full sun favorites. Dahlia blooms put on a
magnificent show summer all the way to frost. There are so many diverse types
of dahlias available in differing colors, shapes, heights and styles.
Some of the many types include: Ball, Pom Pon, Bronze Leaf, Cactus & Semi-
Cactus, Fubuki, Decorative, Go Go Pot Dahlias, Collarette & Anemone Flowering,
Powder Puff, Waterlily and Dinnerplate. Decisions, decisions!
Excellent for bouquets and cut flower arrangements| Easy to grow| Grows well
in containers, garden beds and borders
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About This Variety: Destiny’s Teacher has star orchid-type classed blooms with
rolled petals that give it its unique look. Will flower aplenty in the garden
and as a bonus they attract pollinators whom seek it out for its pollen.
Growing Instructions: Plant in the spring after all danger of frost has
passed. Dahlias thrive in full sun locations where they receive direct
sunlight 6 hours or more each day. The ideal soil is rich and porous and
drains well, yet still holds enough water for the roots. If your soil is heavy
clay and drains slowly, or very sandy and does not hold water, add organic
soil amendments like peat moss or ground bark. Spread a 3-4 inch layer of soil
amendment if needed and incorporate into the soil to a depth of 10 inches.
Plant tubers 3-5” deep and 12-16” apart. Cover with soil. When planting a
large number of dahlias in one bed, excavate the entire area to the
recommended depth, work fertilizer into the bottom of the trench, set out
tubers and then cover all at once. Water thoroughly at planting. While
actively growing, water frequently and thoroughly so that water will reach
roots. Mulch to keep the soil cool and to prevent the soil from drying out.
Fertilize in early spring and again in late summer. In areas where dahlias are
not winter hardy, dig up tubers just before frost. Cut off stems 2” above
tuber. Store tubers at 50ºF in dry peat moss or vermiculite. Replant in spring
after all danger of frost has passed. In areas where dahlias are winter
hardy, tubers may be left in the ground if a layer of organic mulch such as
leaves, straw or hay is provided.
Care Tip: Jump start dahlia tubers indoors 4-6 weeks before the last
anticipated frost date. Plant 1 tuber per 5-8” pot filled with potting mix and
place in a warm, sunny spot. Plant outdoors in spring after all danger of
frost has passed. To promote more foliage and an abundance of blooms, pinch
dahlias when reaching 8-10” in height and cut some of the taller stems back.
Taller dahlias may need to be staked, caged or corraled to prevent toppling
over. Divide dahlias in fall.
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Exposure: Full Sun
Height: Grows 18-24’’
Spacing: Plant 18-24” apart, 3” deep
USDA Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 8-11
Guaranteed to grow 1 year from purchase if directions are followed. Any
concerns related to quality and/or counts feel free to contact us.
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