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- Q.Dahlia Seedlings? - I bought a bedding tray with about 300 4 inch seedlings last week. They are now potted up indivdually in ...
- Q.Dahlia With Drooping Leaves - I planted a few Dahlia on my balcony box this spring. So far so good. Then late last week as ...
- Q.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, ...
- Q.Dahlia Growing - can you help with dahlias, such as what to do with bulbs at end of growing season? how to plant ...
- Q.Dahlias - When my dahlia blooms open they are not nice and filled with tiny bugs. The plant looks very healthy,though. What ...
- Q.Dahlia Die Off - Hi! I have a Dahlia bed that faces east. All have come up big and are blooming,but one ...
- Q.Dahlia - My 2 Dahlia plants in pots have healthy foliage but no flower buds. Those in the borders are flowering.
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sheila.aj on
June 12, 2017
Camberley Surrey ukQ.Dahlia seedlings?
I bought a bedding tray with about 300 4 inch seedlings last week. They are now potted up indivdually in 3 inch pots and growing well,what do i do next to ensure healthy plants? will they flower this year?
- Answered by
David Wynne on
June 13, 2017A.Yes they will flower this year, but slugs will love them. I put mine out at 5-6 inches about a week ago. Lots of water and feed to make the tubers grow.
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- Asked by
scottbases on
June 12, 2017
Toronto CanadaQ.Dahlia with drooping leaves
I planted a few Dahlia on my balcony box this spring. So far so good. Then late last week as the temperature here in Toronto finally rises and becomes much sunny and higher,the leaves on the plant on the far left becomes droopy. Then the leaves of the plant in the middle also becomes droopy. I thought the plants were getting enough water so I watered it a bit more. The middle plant recovered but as you can see in this picture, all the leaves are drooping and even the stems are lumpy and not very firm. I checked the plant for insects and did not find any including signs of holes in the leaves. I planted a wooden spike and tied the plant around it to give it more support. I dogged my finger to the bottom of the balcony box and it wasn't wet, just moist. So I am not sure if the plant is overwatered, underwatered or suffer from a disease or insects.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2017A.Your plants may just be showing some wilt during the hottest part of the day.
Try providing some shade during the hot part of day. If your in a warm climate, morning sun and afternoon shade is best.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/grow-dahlias-in-containers.htm
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Iangela.pope on
July 30, 2017
London W85LEQ.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?
Answered by
nikki-phipps on
July 31, 2017
Certified ExpertA.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
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gmac022 on
August 3, 2017
Lake Macquarie N.S.W.Q.dahlia growing
can you help with dahlias, such as what to do with bulbs at end of growing season? how to plant the bulbs and when? feeding etc
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David Wynne on
August 3, 2017A.The theory is simple, I have tried it every year but with little success. If you leave them in the ground they will almost certainly rot. First frost will see the leaves wilt. Take them out of the ground, clean off all the mud /soil that comes with them and cut off the stems, leaving about 3 inches on. Hang tubers upside down to dry off, trim off the stringy roots, then store in a frost free environment. Start them off again with heat if you can in early spring.
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Sara Rose on
August 13, 2017
Waldheim,Sk. Zone 2Q.Dahlias
When my dahlia blooms open they are not nice and filled with tiny bugs. The plant looks very healthy,though. What can I spray them with?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
August 14, 2017A.You need to get a bug ID. There is no spray that is good for every possibility. There are websites that help with bug ID or you can check with your county extension service. Search for "[your state] extension service". They will know if any bugs are particularly active in your area as well as provide help with ID and control measures. I just did a search for "insect ID" and saw some great results.
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Xlr8tr on
August 15, 2017
Visalia Ca. 93277Q.Dahlia die off
Hi! I have a Dahlia bed that faces east. All have come up big and are blooming,but one of them has begun suffering some kind of wilt. It effects a complete stalk at a time and is consuming the entire plant. None of the others have it. Help? Will it spread? Thanks Mike.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 16, 2017A.Dahlia can suffer from several diseases.
Thank you for the images, though despite these I'm not able to determine what is causing the die off.
You can read the article below and do a bit more inspecting of your plants and soil conditions.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlia-flower-diseases.htm
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hines58 on
September 4, 2017
Urban gardenQ.Dahlia
My 2 Dahlia plants in pots have healthy foliage but no flower buds. Those in the borders are flowering.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 5, 2017A.These articles will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/grow-dahlias-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/no-flowers-on-dahlia-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00
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