dahlias failing to bloom

I have read the reasons why my dahlias don’t look like blooming. If I cut back the mass of leaves, might this make the plants produce bloom?

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#1 Comment By nikki-phipps On 07/31/2017 @ 2:06 pm

Do not cut the foliage, as this is how the plant gathers energy for producing blooms. Try giving the plant some phosphorus-rich fertilizer or bone meal to help encourage flowering. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm ^[1]

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