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- Q.How Do I Save Tubers From Dahlias Over Winter, And Overwinter Geraniums? - My geranium has been gorgeous and I would like to replant in the spring.
- Q.Winterizing Dahlias - I have used sand, peat moss and vermiculite over a decade for winterizing the dahlias. Would using shredded paper, ...
- Q.How Do You Save Dahlia Bulbs? - I live in Massachusetts: must dig up bulbs in the fall. Wish to save for next year.
- Q.Dahlia Tubers After Planting - After planting dahlia tubers on my allotment. Even though they are in flower, some tubers are visible. Do I cover ...
- Q.Do I Break Dahlia Bulb Apart For Planting Or Is It Planted As Just 1 Big Piece? - I've grown dahlias many times but it was from already started plants. Never started from bulbs. I don't know if ...
- Q.Can I Plant A Dahlia Mix With An Ivy Of Some Kind Or Something Similar To An Ivy. I\’ve Google This With 0 Results - I am planning my 1st flower bed
- Q.What To Do With Many Stems Come Up From Same Tuber? - My dahlias are coming through soil but some rather than having one stem, have many stems coming up from the ...
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October 18, 2019Q.How do I save tubers from dahlias over winter, and overwinter geraniums?
My geranium has been gorgeous and I would like to replant in the spring.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 19, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you understand how to overwinter your dahlia tubers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm
Here's how to overwinter your geraniums: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/how-to-save-geraniums-over-the-winter.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
November 10, 2019Q.Winterizing Dahlias
I have used sand, peat moss and vermiculite over a decade for winterizing the dahlias. Would using shredded paper, not newsprint, also a good medium for winterizing. I live in Zone 8B.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.The American Dahlia Society recommends storing tubers in vermiculite.
Since you are in zone 8b, you can leave your tubers in the ground and after frost kills the foliage, cut the plants back and cover with 3 to 4 inches of mulch.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlias-annual-or-perennial.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm
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Anonymous on
December 10, 2019Q.How do you save dahlia bulbs?
I live in Massachusetts: must dig up bulbs in the fall. Wish to save for next year.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This can be done quite easily! This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm
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March 4, 2020Q.Dahlia tubers after planting
After planting dahlia tubers on my allotment. Even though they are in flower, some tubers are visible. Do I cover them over with some soil or leave well alone. Thank you
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I would go ahead and cover the tubers with an inch of soil. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/tips-dahlia-planting.htm
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Ladyhawke1782 on
March 10, 2020
Kenmore, NY zone 6Q.Do I Break Dahlia Bulb Apart For Planting Or Is It Planted As Just 1 Big Piece?
I've grown dahlias many times but it was from already started plants. Never started from bulbs. I don't know if the clump of a bulb is 1 piece or if I can break apart to get more plants out of it.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They can be separated for planting! These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dividing-dahlia-tubers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/tips-dahlia-planting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlia-care-grow-dahlia-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlia-companion-plants.htm
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April 6, 2020
Edgemont SDQ.Can I Plant A Dahlia Mix With An Ivy Of Some Kind Or Something Similar To An Ivy. I\’ve Google This With 0 Results
I am planning my 1st flower bed
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Likely, you won't find many companions with Ivy. They tend to take over areas when not kept trimmed constantly.
There are many thing that can be paired with Dahlias, however. Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlia-companion-plants.htm
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cmkirmse on
April 19, 2020
94558Q.What To Do With Many Stems Come Up From Same Tuber?
My dahlias are coming through soil but some rather than having one stem, have many stems coming up from the same tuber. I assume this is because there were more than one eye on the tuber. Should I get rid of extra stems, and if so, how? Or should I just let them grow as well?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Let them grow this year, since they are already growing. During dormancy, it may be a good idea to divide them up for next year!
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dividing-dahlia-tubers.htm
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