Half Barrel

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  1. wiseowl

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    Good afternoon this year I am growing a few Dahlias, I am a beginner ,can I plant more than one Dahlia in a half barrel:smile:
     
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      Hi woo
      What size ie depth and width , also depending which varieties you grow , if me I would plant a big cactus at the back or middle depending where you are siting it , and pop poms around the edge

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        Hello Spruce ,thank you,its 25 inches diameter and 15 inches deep:smile:
         
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        I grew a few Dahlias in planters last year. I was advised to use a container at least 50cm wide for one plant, which I did and they certainly took up the space.

        I don't know what effect it would have planting several in a 63cm wide container though. Is it worth planting one this year, with some bedding plants around it to fill it out a bit, to see how it goes?
         
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          How about one large as a centre piece surrounded by dwarf varieties
           
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