Dahlia plants too tall & too much foliage
DinahG
12 years ago
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??? Too late to plant..Calla, Dahlia, Glad, Peony...???
Comments (5)That is such a good idea! I'm surprised I didn;t think of it myself as living in India nearly 30 years ago we were so used to working with running water for just an hour or two only and that too at ungodly hours like 5.30 - 7.30 am or something, and we still had a beautiful garden! You get comfortable with things and stop being creative! And it just so happens one of the callas is named "Calla (New Zealand) Majestic Red"!! Will keep in mind your tips on the peonies and dahlias... tomorrow's planting day!!...See MoreToo soon to plant dahlia tubers?
Comments (8)If they have little green sprouts coming out of the eye that are about an inch tall, then they definitely should be potted up. Then give them a good watering, put them under lights or natural sunlight, and watch them grow. Don't over water them. So after the initial good watering, I would let them go for about a week before watering again, but that depends upon the medium in which you plant. Don't let them dry out completely, but don't overwater. Watch the leaves. When they START to droop, they are telling you that they need more water. Here is a link that might be useful: See other discussions about potting up....See MoreIs it too late for me to plant dahlias?
Comments (1)I think you have time. I planted a clearance bulb last summer (late June or so). It bloomed vigorously until October. I was hooked from there on out. So, if you can find them at a discount, go ahead and plant directly in the ground. Here is a pic of one of last year's blooms....See MoreHow much can I prune my Plants before it's too much?
Comments (2)Check out the thread linked below for a really long discussion on this issue. It has pics of a comparison study going on between heavily pruned plants vs. normally pruned plants. Should answer all your questions. ;) Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Organic tomato magic thread......See Moredavidinsf
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