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Dahlias

Lily PillyLily Pilly Posts: 3,845

i have never grown dahlias before  Have never really been attracted by a flower with no scent,

however, I have been give 8 in a tray just marked  "mixed"

how much space do they need? are they hungry? thirsty?

all advice welcome

Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
A A Milne

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  • plant pauperplant pauper Posts: 6,904

    Earwigs alert!!!!!

    8 in a tray would indicate bedding dahlias to me which are grown as an annual. They get to about 12-18" high so plant them 12-18" apart.

    The colours are great but do watch out for earwigs and the slugs will have a field day!

    Last edited: 15 May 2016 17:33:01

  • Lily PillyLily Pilly Posts: 3,845

    Thanks, I potted them up yesterday, they look as if they might already have met an earwig!

    one of the leafs is lacy

    if I have success I will put up a photo

    Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
    A A Milne
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