The growing instruction for dahlias is 1. Find a location where the soil drains well. 2. Site your plants where they will receive full sun for the strongest stems and greatest flower production. 3. Check the mature size and spacing information. 4. Water your dahlias generously to settle the soil around the tubers. 5. Water periodically during the growing season. 6. Provide a sturdy support stake. 7. Feel free to snip the blossom for bouquets. 8. After blooming has finished a year, leave the foliage in place, don't cut it off. 9. In late fall, Your plant's foliage will fade and wilt with the onset of colder nights. 10. Trim out the dead steams. 11. Your dahlias will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.
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The Victoria Dahlia Society is an organization for members to learn about growing and judging dahlias.
Dahlias are pollinated by wind, insects or gardeners.
Bees will pollinate dahlias. Humans can pollinate dahlias by hand so that they can create new cultivars.
Dahlias will bloom until blackened by frost.
She picked a bouquet of colorful dahlias from her garden to brighten up the room.
Yes, dahlias are perennials in Zone 7.
Yes, dahlias are perennials in zone 6.
Dahlias have both male and female sex organs in the flower.
Dahlias are perennials, meaning they come back year after year.
Dahlias are perennials, meaning they come back year after year.
Yes, dahlias are perennials, meaning they come back year after year.