Jowey Winnie

Name: Jowey Winnie
Brand: Blossom Hill Gardens
SKU: Jowey Winnie
Price: 16.00 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Jowey Winnie is a perfect dahlia producing so many stems of impeccable 4" ball flowers. The colour of Jowey Winnie is a a dusty rose colour with a deeper hue in the center. This dahlia can look more peachy at times so is very versatile to work with. “Jowey” dahlias are known for their good quality blooms, form and growth habits. This dahlia also grew to around 5′ tall in my greenhouse, but will be closer to 4′ in our outdoor climate. The gallery photo includes a rare “sport’ of the jowey variety, likely never to occur again (but was fun to capture in photos!). Great for cut flower production.

Bloom Form: Ball

Bloom Size: Medium (3" to 6” diameter)

Colour: Dark Pink

$16.00

Available weekly in spring at Confetti Sweets Bake Shop in Sherwood Park and Lamont.

Canada-wide spring shipping: $25 flat rate. For multiple dahlia tuber orders use code COMBINE at checkout to avoid a second shipping fee. No code = no combining orders.

When to Plant: We recommend starting your tubers indoors in pots upon receiving them. You will then have a small plant to plant outdoors after the last frost, around the same time as tomatoes.

Location: Choose a site with well-draining soil and at least 6 hours of sun. Dahlias prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.5-7.0).

How to Plant:

Dig a hole 6-8 inches deep and amend with compost or bone meal
Lay tuber horizontally or at a slight angle with the "eye" (growth tip) facing up
Cover with 2-3 inches of soil initially, adding more as the plant grows
Space tubers 18-24 inches apart
Insert stakes at planting time to avoid damaging roots later
Handle carefully—eyes are fragile

Indoor Starting: Plant in pots with porous potting soil and compost. Cover completely, water at planting, then weekly or mist every 2 days. Don't overwater before sprouting.

Watering: Don't overwater young plants—they can rot. Once established, provide 1 inch of water weekly. During hot or dry spells, water deeply every 2-3 days. Water at the base to keep foliage dry.

Fertilizing: Apply low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer monthly after plants are established. Too much nitrogen produces foliage over blooms.

Deadheading: Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.

Support: Tie growing stems to stakes with soft twine as plants grow taller.

Pests & Disease: Watch for aphids, earwigs, and slugs. Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.