Dahlia Franz Kafka is named after the German writer of the earlier part of the 20th century “Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.”
Height: 1m
Width: 60cm
Flowering Period: June – November
Type: Tender Perennial
Common Name: Dahlia
Latin Name: Dahlia
Group/Species: Ball
Aspect: Full Sun
Good for cut flowers: Yes
Dahlia Franz Kafka
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Planting Dahlias in Pots: In Spring pot up dahlia tubers, around 5cm – 10cm deep and place somewhere with sufficient sunlight and frost-free. Avoid over-watering. Pinch out growing tips at 20cm and plant out after the last frosts.
Planting Dahlia in the Ground: Alternatively, plant straight into the ground after the danger of frosts has passed. Around 5cm – 10cm deep. Ensure the area around the dahlia tuber is not compact and has good drainage. They prefer to be in a sunny location and spaced at approximately 45cm apart.
Growing Dahlia from Seeds: Dahlia seeds should be sown undercover between February and April. Sow 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost. Place in a warm position, about 15-20°C (60-68°F). Keep moist but avoid overwatering. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them to deeper trays or individual small pots. Grow on in cooler, but frost-free location. Gradually harden off young plants before planting out after the risk of frost has passed.
