{"product_id":"rg-dahlia-dwarf-watercolors","title":"‘Watercolor Silks’ Border\/Container Dahlia Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatercolor Silks looks brushed rather than bred. Fully double dahlias unfold in rosy coral, rich apricot, soft salmon, buttercream, and glowing lilac, with patterned petals that make every 1½–2-foot plant feel like its own small painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact height suits borders and showy containers, but the flowers still have enough stem for natural bouquets. Plants bloom from summer into fall and form tuberous roots that can be lifted and saved where winters are cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDahlia hortensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-species color blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosy coral, apricot, salmon, buttercream, and lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender perennial, commonly grown as an annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 8–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 4–6 weeks before frost or direct sow in warm soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1½–2 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate seed count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!-- seed-starting-help:2026-08-23 --\u003e\u003caside aria-label=\"Seed-starting help\" style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;padding:.9rem 1.05rem;border-left:4px solid #8467a5;background:#f8f5ef;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed-starting help:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny seeds, large opinions. This packet contains a mix or blend, so begin with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-plant-flower-seed-mixes\"\u003eour flower seed mix guide\u003c\/a\u003e, compare methods in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-grow-flowers-from-seed\"\u003ecomplete flower seed-starting guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and check \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/when-to-start-flower-seeds\"\u003elocal planting timing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark favorite colors while they bloom, then lift and store their tubers in cold-winter regions to repeat those selections next year. See more painterly packets in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/seed-mixes\"\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renee's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44028152250427,"sku":"SWF5851","price":3.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/renee-s-garden-dahlia-watercolor-silks-dwarf-heirloom.jpg?v=1787449494","url":"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/products\/rg-dahlia-dwarf-watercolors","provider":"Annie's Annuals \u0026 Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}