Dahlia

Dahlias bloom from the end of June and throughout the summer you have large, beautiful flowers. If you want to grow ready-made dahlias, you can buy tubers at the garden store. You can also sow dahlia seeds.

1. Clean the stem of leaves so they don't end up in the water. When the leaves are in the water, bacteria form that accelerate the decomposition process.

2. Give the stem a new cut before putting it in water, so that the flower can absorb the water properly.

3. A trick you can use is to put the stems in almost boiling water for an hour or so first. This is said to extend the shelf life of the dahlia.

4. Then put them in cold water with flower food in it. And feel free to change the water every day, so you can enjoy your dahlias for an extra long time.

Plant your dahlias when you are sure the night frost is over! 

1. Use a plastic bucket or pot with a hole in the bottom, preferably 20 litres.

2. Fill the pot with planting soil and place the tuber 10 cm below the soil surface. If you plant multiple tubers, place them 50cm apart. March-April is a good time to bring the tubers to life.

3. Place your dahlia in a bright and cool place.

4. Water sparingly until green shoots start to grow out of the soil. When your potted dahlia starts to grow, it is important to water regularly, because they do not like drying out. In addition, there is a greater risk of powdery mildew infestation if potted plants have been allowed to dry out repeatedly.