Dahlia v.17

Planting dahlias in your garden or container promises a unique sort of colorful drama that only it can bring. These hugely varietal flowers are a collector’s dream, with little starburst blooms to plate-sized flowers in every hue imaginable. Dahlias are relatively sturdy plants if grown in the right lighting, heat, and soil. They need to be kept weed-free. Use organic mulch around the plants to prevent weeds and conserve moisture. Fertilize monthly with a water-soluble fertilizer or twice during the growing season around the root zone of the plants.