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DryinEssex on
September 12, 2020
Braintree Essex UKQ.Any Risk To Dahlia Or Mirabilis Tubers Of Early Removal (before Frost) For Winter Storage?
I'd normally wait till first frost but schedule is a mess so may need to do v soon. Any risk to the plants of an early removal for winter greenhouse storage? Thank you
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.As long as the plant has died off for the year, there will be no harm. If the plant is still living, then doing so will disrupt the natural cycle.
Here is an article that will help you to store these properly:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm
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DryinEssex on
September 15, 2020A.Thanks for this info. I'll have to hold off for a few weeks to let it finish its normal cycle.
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Anonymous on
September 17, 2020Q.My potted dahlias have white stuff on leaves
My Dahlias are in very large pots, and at first were beautiful, now after a wet summer the leaves are covered in a white dusty stuff and buds are dying before opening. Help !
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GKH_Susan on
September 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This article describes some typical problems that potted dahlias experience: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlia-pests-and-diseases.htm
From your description, it sounds as though your dahlias have a case of powdery mildew. This article has info on how to deal with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlias-with-powdery-mildew.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
lhelgenberg on
September 25, 2020
05251Q.What Do You Advise To Dust Dahlia With When Overwintering?
You advise dusting dahlias w/ a fungicide. What kind, copper?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Any dustable fungicide will suffice. Copper sulfate is fine. Wettable sulfur can be sprinkled if you prefer something without copper.
Here are some more tips for bulb storage:
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Poorva J on
January 20, 2021Q.Dahlia Buds Droopy
Hello, I have grown a dahlia plant from seed. It has three buds now, but they are all droopy. I water the plant regularly and I have kept it in full sun. Please help. Thank you.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, from seed, these are highly variable. This is going to be how this plant shows its flowers, quite likely. If this trait is not a dominant one, then it will be possible to find a seed from this plant that will not have hanging buds.
These articles will give you quite a bit of information on Dahlia plants:
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Anonymous on
February 11, 2021Q.Spongy Feeling Dahlia Tubers
tubers were brought in late fall, but the soil was already partially frozen. The tubers felt spongy to the touch. Should I just throw these out and start fresh in the spring?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 13, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes, I would start over. Here is information for next fall.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm
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Anonymous on
March 24, 2021Q.I Bought Dahlia Dinnerplate Mix,balcony Dahlia Mardi Gras Mix And Border Mix. I Want To Know Which One Can Plant In The Pot, Would
you please let me know ? thank you very much! Also I want to know can I put mulch around the dahlias. Thank you!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 24, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Container size is important. The tuber must be able to sit sideways in the pot. For the tall growing dahlias, you can add a pole support up to 5 feet tall. The dinner plate dahlia will probably need a large container, 16 to 20 inches; I think I'd consider planting it in the ground. And yes, you can mulch them in a container.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/grow-dahlias-in-containers.htm
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April 14, 2021Q.I Live In NJ And Have Dahlias That Is Stored In A Box In Winter. I Removed Them And Planted In Pots In Late Feb Inside The House.
Now i see many shoots. Can i split the tubers now? i was scared to do that before because i wasnt sure where the eyes were etc..
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 15, 2021
Certified ExpertA.it's fine to split the tubers now and put them into the ground. Just make sure to cut away any parts of the tubers that don't look healthy, and leave at least one eye on each segment. Here's an article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dividing-dahlia-tubers.htm
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