Tips & Information about Dahlia Flowers

Black-Flowered And Black-Leaved Dahlia Varieties

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Black dahlias can add the texture and drama to any garden. Read on to learn about black dahlia flowers and dahlias with black leaves.

Choosing The Right Fertilizer For Dahlias

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Like any beautiful, healthy life form, dahlia plants need food! Read how and when to fertilize dahlias.

Pompon Dahlia Plants: Tips For Growing Little Beeswing Dahlias

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Pompon varieties of dahlia can provide stunning visual impact in the garden, such as the cultivar, ‘Little Beeswing’ dahlia. Learn about it here.

Close Up Of Single Collarette Dahlia Flower

Collarette Dahlia Info – How To Grow Collarette Dahlias

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Collarette dahlia varieties can easily add appeal to flower borders and cut flower gardens. Exactly what are collarette dahlias? Find out here.

How To Stop Dahlia Nematodes – Treating Dahlia Root Knot Nematodes

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Nematodes are microscopic worms living in soil. Most are beneficial but others can be destructive. One of these is the dahlia nematode. Click here to learn about identifying the signs of root knot nematode damage, treatment, and control for your dahlia plants.

When To Water Dahlias: Tips For Watering Dahlia Plants

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Since dahlia plants require some specialized care, it is important to become familiar with their needs. Among these include knowing how and when to water dahlias, which will help ensure success in the upcoming growing season. Click here to learn more.

Dahlia Mosaic Symptoms – Treating Dahlias With Mosaic Virus

By Laura Miller

Your dahlia is clearly not doing well. Its growth is stunted and the leaves are blotchy and twisted. You're wondering if it's missing some type of nutrient, but nothing seems to help. Sadly, you may be witnessing mosaic virus in dahlias. Learn more in this article.

Dahlia Wilt Disease: How To Treat Spotted Wilt Virus In Dahlias

By Laura Miller

The spotted wilt virus in dahlias affects more than 200 species of vegetable and ornamental plants worldwide. The disease is spread only by thrips. Learn how to combat the disease and try to save your dahlia plants in this article.

Dahlia Verticillium Control: How To Treat Wilting Dahlia Plants

By Laura Miller

Dahlias are prized for their array of colors, flower size and long-lasting blooms. So naturally when gardeners discover wilting dahlia plants in their gardens, concern is warranted. If verticillium wilt is the causative agent, your plant may not be saved. Learn more here.

Dahlia Flower Powdery Mildew: Treating Dahlias With Powdery Mildew

By Laura Miller

One day your flowers look great, the next morning you notice your dahlias with powdery mildew all over their leaves. It generally doesn't kill the host plant, but the leaves can become distorted, discolored, withered and fall off. Learn how to combat the problem here.

Dinnerplate Dahlia Flowers: Growing Dinnerplate Dahlia Plants In The Garden

By Mary Ellen Ellis

How big are dinnerplate dahlias? The name says it all; these are dahlias that produce huge blooms of up to 12 inches (30 cm.) across. Like other dahlias, these flowers bloom consistently for weeks and add beautiful color to beds. Learn how to grow them in this article.

Dahlia Companion Plants – Companion Flowers That Complement Dahlia Plants

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Dahlia companion plants can be the perfect accents to set off the flowers but may also aid in deterring pests or act as a decoy to insect predators. There are many flowers that complement dahlia and do double duty to prevent pests. Find some of them in this article.

Tips On Starting Dahlia Seeds: Do Dahlia Seeds Turn Into Tubers

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Dahlias are most commonly started from tubers, but you can collect seed to grow too. You will need a little patience though, as dahlia flower seeds take several seasons to produce blooms, but the effort is fun. This article will help.

Dahlia Pests And Diseases – Common Problems With Dahlia Plants

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

There are a few problems with dahlia that may limit their production and even their health. Dahlia pests and diseases are usually confined to sucking insects and fungal problems but a few diseases can actually kill the tubers. Learn more in this article.

Dahlia Flower Diseases: Learn About Dahlia Disease Treatment

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Dahlias aren't as difficult to grow as you may think, but proper care may prevent certain dahlia flower diseases. Learn more about a few of the most common diseases in dahlias in this article and you'll be better prepared. Click here for more info.

No Flowers On Dahlia Plants: Why Won’t My Dahlias Bloom

By Liz Baessler

Why won?t my dahlias bloom? It?s not uncommon, and there are a few things that might cause it. To learn what causes no flowers on dahlia plants, and how to go about getting dahlias to bloom, click the article that follows.

Dahlia Plant Types: What Are The Different Varieties Of Dahlia

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Dahlias are classed by their flower type and size. There still may be uncountable hybrids and cultivars within each class but at least it helps group them in an organized system. Varieties of dahlia are divided by size and classes by flower shape. Click here to learn more.

Rooting Dahlia Cuttings: How To Take Cuttings From Dahlia Plants

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

You can get a real bang for your buck by taking dahlia stem cuttings in late winter. Taking cuttings from a dahlia can net you five to 10 plants from a single tuber. Let's learn more about growing dahlia cuttings in this article.

Best Fertilizer For Dahlia: Tips On How To Fertilize Dahlias

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Fertilizing dahlias is key to encouraging flower laden stems and big leafy plants. Learn more about when and how to fertilize dahlia plants in this article. Click here for additional information.

Tender Dahlia Plants – Are Dahlia Flowers Annual Or Perennial

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Are dahlia flowers annual or perennial? The flamboyant bloomers are classified as tender perennials, which means they may be annual or perennial, depending on your plant hardiness zone. Learn more about dahlia plants in this article.

Can Dahlias Be Grown In Containers: Learn How To Grow Dahlias In Containers

By Liz Baessler

Even if you have a garden, a container grown dahlia can live on your patio or front porch, bringing those gorgeous blossoms up close and personal. Learn how to grow dahlias in containers in the following article.

Several Differently Colored Dahlia Flowers

Dividing Dahlia Bulbs: How And When To Divide Dahlia Tubers

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Like most tubers, dahlias will produce more tuberous roots. So can you divide dahlias? Definitively. Dividing dahlia bulbs is a simple process to make more plants and encourage the health of the existing plot. This article will help.

Bugs On Dahlia Plants: How To Get Rid Of Insects That Like Dahlias

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Dahlias are stunningly beautiful, relatively easy, but discovering dahlia insect pests on your prized plants is a frustrating, disheartening experience. Click here to learn about insects that like dahlias, and about treating pests that affect dahlias.