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Dahlia cropping

Janie BJanie B Posts: 963
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Am I too late to crop the tops off my dahlias? Seem to remember doing it last year to help them bush out and prevent them from getting leggy, however this year (since they are all the same ones as I had last year, all survived in situ) they all look very healthy and bushy, so I'm wondering whether I should even be considering it...? 
Lincolnshire

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    If they are already bushy, then no. If you have a single stem running to a flower bud, then Yes.
  • Janie BJanie B Posts: 963
    Thanks @fidgetbones , that makes sense. 
    Lincolnshire
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Unless that stem is already hollow, then pinching it out will not help.
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