Dahlia Flowers
Dahlia flowers are popular plants grown in the garden. They come in many forms and colors but nearly all grow from tubers that require proper care in order to return each year. Learn how to grow dahlia plants in the articles that follow. Here you will find information on caring for dahlias as well as any issues that might occur - like dahlia pests, diseases and more.
Dahlia Flowers
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Dahlia Wilt Disease: How To Treat Spotted Wilt Virus In Dahlias
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.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Dahlia Flower Powdery Mildew: Treating Dahlias With Powdery Mildew
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.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Growing Dahlia Flowers: Tips For Dahlia Planting
Love dahlia blooms? If you’re wondering how to plant dahlias in the garden, click here for some tips on dahlia plant care.
By Gardening Know How Last updated
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Tender Dahlia Plants – Are Dahlia Flowers Annual Or Perennial
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.
By Mary H. Dyer Last updated
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Tips On Starting Dahlia Seeds: Do Dahlia Seeds Turn Into Tubers
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.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Dividing Dahlia Bulbs: How And When To Divide Dahlia Tubers
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.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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When To Water Dahlias: Tips For Watering Dahlia Plants
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.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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Dahlia Plant Types: What Are The Different Varieties Of Dahlia
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.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Can Dahlias Be Grown In Containers: Learn How To Grow Dahlias In Containers
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.
By Liz Baessler Last updated
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Dahlia Support: How To Keep Dahlias From Falling Over
Dahlia blooms may be as small as a quarter or as large as a dinner plate. The heavier-bearing plants need support to ensure that the blooms stay erect and out of the dirt. This article will help with supporting these plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Pompon Dahlia Plants: Tips For Growing Little Beeswing Dahlias
Pompon varieties of dahlia can provide stunning visual impact in the garden, such as the cultivar, ‘Little Beeswing’ dahlia. Learn about it here.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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Choosing The Right Fertilizer For Dahlias
Like any beautiful, healthy life form, dahlia plants need food! Read how and when to fertilize dahlias.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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Black-Flowered And Black-Leaved Dahlia Varieties
Black dahlias can add the texture and drama to any garden. Read on to learn about black dahlia flowers and dahlias with black leaves.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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Collarette Dahlia Info – How To Grow Collarette Dahlias
Collarette dahlia varieties can easily add appeal to flower borders and cut flower gardens. Exactly what are collarette dahlias? Find out here.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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Dahlia Flower Diseases: Learn About Dahlia Disease Treatment
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.
By Mary H. Dyer Last updated
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Yellow Dahlia Foliage: What Causes Dahlia Leaves To Turn Yellow
Yellowing dahlia plants are common and may be caused by disease, insect infestation, improper or poor soil, or general site conditions. Find out what causes dahlia leaves to turn yellow here and save your plant from foliar distress.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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How To Stop Dahlia Nematodes – Treating Dahlia Root Knot Nematodes
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.
By Mary H. Dyer Last updated