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Dahlia

Dahlia tubers are planted in April-May, after the last frosts, for non-stop bloom from July to the first freeze. In cold climates the tubers are lifted and stored dry over winter.

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☀️ Full sun💧 Watering: regular❄️ Hardy to -5 °C🌱 Perennial

When to plant dahlias?

Plant dahlias in April and May.

When does dahlias flower?

Flowering runs from July to October.

The tips that matter

  • Put the stake in AT planting time: added later, it spears the tuber.
  • Deadhead every 2-3 days and dahlias flower without pause until the frosts.
  • After the first frost blackens the foliage, lift the tubers and store them dry and frost-free in dry compost.

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