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Growing Dahlias Archives

(Dah’lia) comes from Mexico. They are tender, summer and autumn blooming plants with tuberous roots. Dahlias belong to the Compositae, Daisy family and commemorate Dr. Dahl, a Swedish botanist.

Dahlias are invaluable for mixed flower border planting. Small and medium types excel in filling in gaps in the herbaceous border.

Dahlias are easy to grow but do experience attacks from pests and diseases, the tubers need to be stored over winter. Below is a collection of articles on growing Dahlia plants to help you enjoy these beautiful flowers more.

What Is Dahlia Mosaic Virus And How To Control It

dahlia flower

If you notice that your Dahlia seems stunted, twisted, and blotchy, you may have a Dahlia Mosaic Virus (DMV) case on your hands. This virus is spread through the plant

Dahlia Not Blooming: 4 Reasons Your Dahlias Will Not Flower

Vibrant Dahlia Flower

Few plants have benefited from humans more than the dahlia (DAL-ee-a). The dahlia is so popular, numbering only 42 species, there are currently more than 57,000 registered cultivars and at

What Is Verticillium Wilt On Dahlia Plants and How To Control It?

Verticillium Wilt On Dahlias

Dahlias (DAL-ee-a) are one of the most popular genera of flowering plants in the world. With 42 species and more than 57,000 cultivars bearing the name, dahlia groups come in

What Insect Pests Attack Dahlia Flowers And How To Control Them

dahlia pests

Anyone who is familiar with the Silent Hill franchise will remember Dahlia, the woman who attempted to sacrifice her own daughter and who could be blamed for the events of

Propagating Dahlia Tubers: How To Start and Propagate Dahlia Flowers

propagating dahlia

It’s hard to find a plant that appeals to everyone, but the dahlia does its best to provide something for everybody. From its 42 species to over 57,000 registered cultivars

Dahlia Not Sprouting: Why Are My Dahlia Tubers Not Growing?

dahlia tubers

After planting your dahlia tubers, it’s not unusual for it to seem as if they are not sprouting. It can take a month, or even six weeks, for freshly planted

Dahlia Watering: Tips On How To Water Dahlia Plants For Best Growth

watering dahlia

With well over 57,000 cultivars and 42 recognized species, there’s seemingly no end to the potential variations in dahlias. However, they all share essentially the same care requirements, making it

What is Dahlia Mildew, What Causes It, And How To Control It?

Vibrantly Purple Dahlia

The dahlia (DAL-ee-a) has seen unheard-of success worldwide, with its 42 species boasting over 57,000 registered cultivars and counting. You can find one of these plants with just about any

How To Grow and Care For Dahlia Plants In Pots

Potted Dahlia Plants

Dahlias (DAL-ee-a) are one of the most successful plants in the world, but not because of anything they’ve done in nature. Instead, these Central American natives have become so popular

What Diseases Attack Dahlia Plants And How To Control Them

Dahlia Flowers

With only 42 species but more than 57,000 cultivars, there’s a dahlia (DAL-ee-a) out there for just about every taste. These amazing plants can be quite easy to care for

5 Reasons Why Your Dahlia Leaves Are Turning Yellow

Flowering Dahlias

There are numerous potential reasons a dahlia may begin turning yellow, and finding the cause is usually a process of elimination. Here are the potential causes in order of most

Dahlia Fertilizer: What Kind, When To Fertilize and How Much To Apply?

Fertilizing Dahlia

Dahlias (DAL-ee-a) are a strange bunch. These Central American plants have become so popular that the mere 42-species genus currently includes more than 57,000 cultivars with as many as 100

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