Early Bird Dahlia Mix Seeds | 25 Seeds | Heirloom, Non-GMO | Southern Seeds

Get a Jump Start on Dahlia Season.

The Early Bird Dahlia Mix lives up to its name — blooming earlier than most dahlia varieties and keeping the color coming longer too. This beloved heirloom produces compact, bushy plants covered in a cheerful mix of vibrant, daisy-like flowers that are perfect for borders, containers, and cutting gardens. Pollinators love them. Bouquets love them. And once you grow them, you will too.

What You’ll Love

• Early bloomer — get a head start on the dahlia season before other varieties even begin
• One of the longest bloom windows of all dahlias — enjoy color from summer through frost
• Vibrant mixed colors — a beautiful, cheerful blend of daisy-like flowers
• Compact and bushy habit — ideal for containers, small gardens, and front-of-border planting
• Excellent cut flower — long-lasting stems perfect for fresh bouquets
• Pollinator magnet — attracts bees and butterflies throughout the season

Seed Details

• Plant Name: Early Bird Dahlia Mix (Dahlia variabilis)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Tender Perennial (often grown as an annual)
• Height: 20–24 inches
• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days
• USDA Zone: 3–10
• Origin: American Grown

Growing Instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date
• Depth: Plant 1/4 inch deep in moist, well-draining seed starting mix
• Germination: Keep soil warm (70–75°F); sprouts in 7–14 days
• Spacing: Transplant outdoors after last frost, 12–18 inches apart
• Light: Full sun
• Tip: Pinch back the growing tip when young to encourage a fuller, bushier plant

About Our Seed Packets

• Resealable for convenient long-term storage
• Eco-friendly and recyclable — no plastic
• Includes full growing instructions
• Vigorously tested for highest germination rates
• Custom packets available for weddings, baby showers, and events — just message us!