Dahlias
Cultural Requirements
- Fertile, free draining soil
- Add Organic Compost and General Garden Food 150gm/m²
- Full sun to light shade
- Keep well watered during hotter months -do not let dry out
- Plant with base of tuber at a depth of 15-20cm
- Taller growing varieties will need staking - do this at planting time to avoid damaging tuber
- For large blooms, disbud by removing all flower buds except those at tip of each shoot
General
- With new releases, Dahlias are having a resurgence of popularity
- Many small growing varieties are suitable for pots
- Full colour range available