Dahlias 2017

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  1. martin-f

    martin-f Plant Hardiness Zone 8b

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    There situated close the house wall the roof overhangs so they don't get any water unless I water the area, that's why the conifers have died :wallbanging:, there's a big radiator on the same wall indoors that must help through winter,

    They have been there 3/4 years now it has been mild but I think they would be ok anyhow due to there location.
     
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    • HarryS

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      As @Verdun , I dose my Dahlias weekly from mid July with tomato feed . What I did not do this year was stake my Dahlias .....big mistake ! As they grow to 3 - 4 feet they are falling about all over the place . I managed to stake them yesterday - a little difficult when they are fully grown . They are looking a lot better now .
       
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        Morning HarryS, yes got to stake dahlias early. I use tall canes and initially they look odd but soon cover them. Here I have dahlias 6 to 7' tall and they have a lot of weight. Staked early the stems become stronger too and upright. You did well to stake them when fully grown :)
         
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          On the subject of unsightly support canes, about 5 years ago I bought from B and Q green plastic coated canes. These were perfect for Dahlia staking and had a safety cap sealed onto the end . They are virtually invisible in a planting . I only have 4 left now , not sure where you can buy them from these days. As usual if it is good and effective and does the job , they stop making them :biggrin:
           
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            These are the stakes I use, was given them for free and would love to buy some more but can't find them anywhere (not my pic by the way)

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              Know Jack very well due to him buying compost from us for many years.
              The man himself, December gone just after my lad dropped off 4 pallets of compost.

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                He doesn't do things by halves!

                The first couple of years I lifted my dahlias in November to store in the greenhouse. It's a lot of work, cleaning then drying them and packing carefully in crates. I took the chance of leaving them in the soil and most survive. I just cover with a sheet to stop the soil getting too wet and retain a little heat. If I lose one or two I divide a nearby plant to fill the gap.
                 
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                  Hi Lori
                  Good to see you...it's Meadowland alias Poolside from GOY.
                   
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