Plant Characteristics

• Appearance: Features large, semi-double flowers that can reach up to 4 inches (10 cm) across, with petals surrounding a small golden-yellow center disc.
• Height: This is a dwarf variety, typically growing to a compact height of 12 to 24 inches (30–60 cm), making it a good choice for smaller spaces or containers.
• Colors: The "mixed" aspect includes a range of colors such as red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, and white.
• Growth Habit: Has a bushy, upright growth habit with strong stems, and generally requires no staking, unlike taller dahlia varieties.
• Blooming Season: Blooms from mid-summer until the first frost, providing continuous color and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. 

Growing Conditions & Care

• Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight) for best flower production.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Avoid over-fertilizing with high-nitrogen fertilizers, which can lead to excessive foliage growth.
• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
• Sowing: Seeds can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or direct-sown outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. They typically germinate within 7-14 days.
• Maintenance: Low maintenance, but regular deadheading (removing spent blooms) is recommended to encourage continuous flowering