Crichton Honey Dahlia Seeds - Dahlia, 40 seeds

Quantity: 40 Seeds / pack

Crichton Honey Dahlia is a ball-type dahlia with warm apricot-honey, fully double blooms about 4 inches across. Plants reach about 3–3.5 feet tall and flower from early summer until mid-autumn, making long-lasting cut flowers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Warm apricot-honey ball blooms, about 4 inches across
• Flowers from early summer until mid-autumn
• Strong stems for cutting — note that seed-grown plants can show natural variation from the named parent

How to grow Crichton Honey Dahlia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow after the last frost when the soil has warmed.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Plastic wrap or humidity dome (until germination)
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow about ¼ inch deep and cover lightly with mix.
• Keep the mix evenly moist until germination.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; give full sun once seedlings are growing.
• Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C).
• Humidity: A cover helps; remove it once sprouts appear.

Germination

• Typically 5–14 days in warm conditions.
• Grow on in bright light to keep seedlings compact.

Transplanting

• Transplant after the last frost when seedlings are sturdy.
• Harden off for several days before planting out.
• Space 12–18 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Water regularly; keep soil evenly moist.
• Fertilizer: Feed lightly during the growing season.
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers; stake tall stems if needed.

Bloom Time:

Early summer until mid-autumn.