Lush and bright dahlia buds will make even the most unfortunate day bright and joyful.
These flowers are distinguished by their unpretentiousness. However, even in this case there are important nuances, without which there will be no flowering.
For example, just one mistake can leave summer residents without lush buds.
Subtleties of planting dahlias
Horse manure or chicken manure granules are placed in the planting holes. Then the tubers are placed in such a way that the root collar is covered with soil. This is how flower growers protect the plantings from frost. It is the vagaries of the weather that can greatly slow down the development of dahlias.
Therefore, experienced gardeners plant them when the weather has stabilized and the risk of frost is minimal.
If the lower leaves remain on the tubers, they are carefully removed. They should not touch the soil. In addition, dahlias need shade. Otherwise, the tender and weak sprouts can burn under the scorching sun.
When it is time to dig up the dahlias, the stems of the plant are cut, leaving about 10 cm above the surface. Then the tubers are dug around in a circle and carefully removed from the soil.
