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