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Why Dahlias Don't Bloom: Florist's Mistakes Are to Blame
22.09.2024 07:53
The flowering process of dahlias can only be interrupted by the first frost.
But it also happens that the gardener does not see any buds at all. The culprit is mistakes in care.
Not enough light
Dahlias like bright, sunlit flowerbeds. Even light shading can cause the bushes to develop poorly and lag behind in growth.
To correct the situation, you need to carefully inspect the flowerbed to get rid of weeds and carry out formative pruning of the bushes surrounding the dahlias.
But replanting adult bushes is an idea that is best abandoned, since the plant may experience severe stress due to injury to the roots.
Incorrect watering
Dahlias do not tolerate drought, so your task is to keep the soil moderately moist.
When watering, it is important to maintain a balance: the soil should not dry out, but you should not overwater the plants either. In the absence of rain, water the dahlias every 3-4 days, and in extreme heat - daily. For each bush, use about 5 liters of water, which must be poured under the root.
No pinching
Only low-growing and dwarf dahlias do not need help – they will form lush bushes covered with buds anyway.
But for tall and medium-sized varieties of dahlias, pinching will be required, during which the grower shortens the tops of the plants.
Usually the first pinching is done when 4-5 pairs of true leaves appear on the plant. To do this, you need to remove the top of the stem with your fingers or disinfected scissors. After this procedure, the dahlia begins to actively form lateral shoots, which leads to an increase in the number of buds.
