What to do with a dalia after flowers bloom and leaves fall off
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Sandy Henson on Sep 07, 2014I also have done them this year and have never planted them before. I am thinking that since they are a bulb I am just leaving mine in the pot. I live in Florida but if you are in a colder climate and since they aren't in the ground, they might have to be taken inside until spring so they don't freeze. I am not really sure, it is all trail and error, I would hate to lose them , they have beautiful bloomsHelpful Reply
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Helene Salowitz on Sep 07, 2014Thank you @Sandy Henson for your input.Helpful Reply
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Carole on Sep 08, 2014If you dig up your dahlia tubers to store them for the winter, ensure they have good airflow as if they grow mould on them, it won't do them any good at all. Maybe a mesh bag in a cool dark place that does not get damp is the way best way to store them. If they are anything like daffodils or tulips, you might want to wait for the leaves to die off first as they may need to store nutrients for next years flowering season? Perhaps @Douglas Hunt may know if this is the case? Any clues Douglas - I would also love to know!Helpful Reply
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Helene Salowitz on Sep 08, 2014Thank you @CaroleHelpful Reply
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Helene Salowitz on Sep 08, 2014I need step by step direction, new gardener, thanks everyone.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Sep 08, 2014Here are good tips from Cornell University. For dahlias, you should leave them in the ground/pot until after their has been a frost. Dahlias should be stored with soil around the tuber and not allowed to completely dry out. http://blogs.cornell.edu/monroe/files/2012/11/Overwintering-Summer-Bulbs-27gn0by.pdfHelpful Reply
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Helene Salowitz on Sep 08, 2014@Douglas Hunt After there is a frost, then what do you do? bring them in the house or continue to leave them out. do I remove the top of the plant and continue to water, and for how long? Thank you so much for your help.Helpful Reply
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Helene Salowitz on Sep 08, 2014Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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Helene Salowitz on Sep 09, 2014@Douglas Hunt do I cut down the big middle stalk as well and leave a small piece showing? Thank you for your advice. It was very helpful.Helpful Reply
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Helene Salowitz on Sep 10, 2014@Douglas Hunt Thank youHelpful Reply
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Helene Salowitz on Sep 10, 2014@Douglas Hunt I am driving you crazy, but when you bring it indoors after the first frost, do you dig up the bulb or just bring in the entire pot, dirt and all?Helpful Reply
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Helene Salowitz on Sep 10, 2014@Douglas Hunt Thank you again for your time and patience!Helpful Reply
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