THE HAMBLIN PLANT NURSERY

Dahlias
Choosing Dahlias is largely about personal taste, and with such a broad range of flower colour and shape it can be very confusing.
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As Dahlias are very tender when they are first shooting it is best to start them off in boxes or pots with a good multi-purpose compost that retains moisture, but does not stay wet in a warm environment such as a greenhouse. To aid the drainage add either Perlite or Vermiculite to the mix.
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When the frosts have finished it is wise to start to harden them off outside before planting them in your borders. When planting it is wise to put a stake in the ground so you can tie them up for support. They do like a very sunny part of the garden.
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At the end of the season when the first frosts have turned the leaves a bit black cut the foliage down to about 3 cm from the ground then lift the tuber, remove most of the soil leaving a small amount behind for insulation, turn them upside down to drain then store them in boxes in a frost free environment during the winter.
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You can buy dahlia plants in late spring after frosts from our nursery shop that are potted up and established.
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Below are a selection of Dahlias on display in our nursery.
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Click on the above images for larger view.

A short video of last year's Dahlia bed.
Coming Next Season
All cuttings are sold as established plants available from mid May