12 Tips For Perfect Dahlias
Plant when the soil is around 60 degrees and not soggy
Plant 4-6 inches under the ground and cover the tubers completely.
Start your dahlias out with a little bit of bonemeal worked into the hole where you plant your dahlia tuber.
All dahlias over 3 feet tall should be given a stake at planting time
Don’t water your tuber at planting time unless the soil is bone dry. Begin watering once you see green sprouts above the soil.
Use snail bait throughout the growing season because slugs and snails love to munch dahlias!
When plants reach just under 2 feet tall cut off the top 8-10 inches to produce more blooms
Fertilize once a month with a low nitrogen fertilizer like seaweed. Too much nitrogen will give you big leafy green plants with few flowers.
Deep water for an hour 3-4 times a week during the hot and dry summer
Watch for pests. It’s best to use preventative measures to keep pests off your dahlias.
In the fall protect your tubers from freezing underground. This will likely mean digging your tubers and storing them in a cool dry place or in warmer climates covering them with a thick layer of protective mulch above the ground where they lye.
Divide your tubers every year to increase your stock or every 2-3 years to keep your dahlias at max health.
And that’s it! We hope you love your gorgeous dahlias!
