Episode Details

Behind every Dahlia’s watercolour beauty is a mind-boggling scientific world of floral possibility - who better to share the joys of Dahlia breeding than our very own Josie Lewis.

This week we break down the biology behind the beauty, how to germinate your own seeds, and breeding for the perfect Dahlia with stunning colour and fantastic vase life.

In this episode, discover:

• The startling science behind these beautiful plants, like their numerous chromosomes and fascinating transposons
• How to use the expert knowledge on Dahlia breeding to germinate your own special seeds
• What to look for in an ideal plant, from height and form to colour and vase life

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