Christmas Star Dahlia Seeds - Dahlia, 40 seeds

Quantity: 40 Seeds / pack

Christmas Star is a dahlia sold as seed, producing starry white blooms on bushy plants through summer and fall. Dahlias grown from seed flower the first year and make fine bedding and container plants. Seedlings from hybrid seed vary, so flower form may range from single to semi-double.

Why choose our seeds?

• Starry white blooms
• Flowers the first year from seed
• Good for beds, borders, and containers

How to grow Christmas Star Dahlia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 4-8 weeks before the last frost — the recommended method.
• Outdoors: Direct sow 2-4 weeks after the last frost, only in areas with a long growing season.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow about 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix; no soaking or chilling is needed.
• Keep the mix evenly moist and give strong light after emergence.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light after emergence; 12-14 hours of grow light keeps seedlings stocky.
• Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Germination

• Germination typically takes 5-20 days.
• Sow in biodegradable pots if possible — dahlia roots dislike disturbance.

Transplanting

• Transplant after all frost danger, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart.
• Harden off seedlings over 1-2 weeks before planting out.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Dahlias are moisture-loving: water consistently and mulch to hold soil moisture.
• Fertilizer: Fertilize during the growing season as needed.
• Deadhead regularly for continuous bloom; tall plants may need staking.

Bloom Time:

Summer to frost; expect the first flowers about 80-90 days from sowing.