Dahlia (Orange) - Plant

Yes, you can plant Dahlia bulb in pots. Choose a pot having of 5-7 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.

Dahlia plants will grow up to 4 to 5 feet tall

Dahlias are tender annuals, but you can overwinter them pretty easily. In fall, after the first frost has blackened the foliage, cut off all but 2 to 4 inches of top growth, and carefully dig tubers without damaging them. Allow tubers to dry for a few days in a frost-free location, out of direct sunlight. Once dried, remove any excess soil, leaving 1 to 2 inches of stem. Store each clump of tubers in a ventilated box or basket. Fill the box with slightly moistened sand, peat moss or vermiculite and place it in a cool, dry location with temperatures that remain between 45 and 55 degrees F. Check tubers periodically through winter for rotting and drying out. If the tubers appear shriveled, mist them lightly with water. If any start to rot, trim the rotted portion of the clump so it wont spread. The tubers are fragile, so be careful when handling them.

You can plant Dahlia in September-October month

Dahlia is annual flowering plant in Asteraceae family. Flower forms are variable depends on varieties,with one head per stem.

Select well-draining and nutrient-rich soil. You can grow them in the pot (5 inches) or directly in the soil. Select an appropriate location. Most flowering bulbs prefer full sun. Dig a hole up to 2-3 inch and Set the bulb in the hole pointy side up or the roots down. after planting backfill with soil over the hole, lightly compress the soil but do not pack it and water. There is no need to water continuously, water it when the soil feels dry to touch.

You can grow them in the ground (soil).

Yes, Dahlia bulbs come back in the next growing season.

The main reasons of dying Dahlia plant are as follows.
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

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You can plant Dahlia outdoor where
1. Sunlight- At leas 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

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You can plant Dahlia seeds in the winter season (Sep-Oct).

To grow Dahlia tubers in pots consider the following points
1. Use a pot having 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the pot with well drained soil. To place bulbs make a hole about 2-3 inch in soil, place tubers in it, cover with soil and apply water.
3. Maintain the moisture in soil by applying water if soil in pot (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.
4. Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light. Bulbs will germinate within a 2-3 week.

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Select well-draining and nutrient-rich soil. Select an appropriate location. Most flowering bulbs prefer full sun. Dig a hole up to 2-3 inch and Set the bulb in the hole pointy side up or the roots down. after planting backfill with soil over the hole, lightly compress the soil but do not pack it and water. There is no need to water continuously, water it when the soil feels dry to touch.

You can plant Dahlia tubers in pots in winter season (Sep-Oct).

No, Dahlias cannot be planted in the fall

Set the bulb in the hole pointy side up or the roots down.

Dahlias will grow in shade but not bloom profusely. Plant at location where at least 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight is available.

You can plant Dahlia outdoor where
1. Sunlight- At leas 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

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Poor watering habits may also lead to the wilting of dahlia plants.However, avoid pressing the mulch against the plant stems. While over-watering dahlias encourages fungal disease that leads to wilt, under-watering starves the plant, causing it to wilt, lose color and drop its leaves.

Dahlias are considered “tender perennials”, plants that return year after year when the growing conditions are favorable.

Dahlia plants will grow up to 4 to 5 feet tall

Yes, Dahlia plants spread

With a blossoming season that can last as long as 4 months

You can plant Dahlia bulbs in winter season (Sep-Oct).

To plant consider the following points.
1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 5-7 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil which is rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives at least 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct bright sunlight for 4-6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water. General caring tips- Plant should get 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June July).

Dahlias can be planted in winter season

Yes, you can plant Dahlia in pots. Choose a pot having of 5-7 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.

Maggots and larvae of various insects eat Dahlia plants.