![]() Snapdragons are an early-season bloomer here and usually run out of steam by about June. It has tiny white flowers that grow in bunches on stalks, and its leaves look like little hearts. Sweet alyssum is a low, wide plant that’s great for filling in the bottom layers of your garden, too. That makes it a great filler plant for keeping the bottom of the flower bed feeling more sturdy and filled-in, while its massive purple and white blooms add a nice dash of color. Dahlias have leaves going all the way up the stalk, whereas coastal lavender’s leaves are clustered on the bottom 12-18″ of the plant. Coastal lavender can get pretty big, but what I like about it is that its leaves don’t grow too tall. ![]() My favorite plants to partner with dahlias are coastal lavender, sweet alyssum, snapdragons, California poppies, dusty miller, and cosmos. My Six Favorite Companion Plants for Dahlias I wanted some smaller blooms and different-colored leaves scattered in there.Īfter some experimentation, I’ve hit a pretty great combination now that helps fill out the dahlia bed, especially early in the season when the dahlias haven’t started blooming yet. I didn’t have enough dahlias to fill the entire bed, and I like a little variety in my garden. Then I started wondering: what plants grow well with dahlias? ![]() They did well, though, so the next year, I brought them over to the flower bed along the lawn. When I first planted dahlias, I wasn’t sure I’d be able to grow them well, so I tucked them into a small corner of the garden. That’s because the companion plants for dahlias that I like to use can grow to be pretty full plants, too. I even like the itty bitty ornamental dahlias, though I tend to prefer larger plants that can hold their own in the garden. I love the big dinnerplate ones and the smaller pom poms. Leave the crowns exposed.Most of my writing about gardening centers on my roses, but I have a soft spot for dahlias, too. Make sure the tubers are completely dry before storing them into open trays or boxes.Trim the stems back to 15-20cm and cut off any fine roots.Allow the tubers to dry off naturally and then clean away any soil.Cut back foliage and carefully lift the tubers out of the soil.Don't water your tubers, just let them stay dry.Keep the pot in a cool, dry, dark place that doesn't freeze like, garage, shed or greenhouse. ![]() If planted in pots, cut back the entire plant to 4 – 6 inches. Keep the dahlias in their pot over winter.If panted in the garden, in well-drained soils, leave the tubers in the ground and cover with a generous layer of bark chips or compost to protect them from frost.Once the first frosts have blackened the foliage, cut the plants back to the ground.Water once a week with a good amount not just a little sprinkle.When your Dahlias reach about 40cm in height, pinch out the growing tips with your thumb and forefinger or use a sharp knife.Support Dahlias with canes on planting and tie in as growth develops.See 'Care Instructions' for more information.Water regularly during active growth periods.Once the risk of frosts have passed and you start to see signs of growth again, the mulch can be removed.Make sure the tubers are completely dry before storing them into open trays or boxes. Trim the stems back and cut off any fine roots. Allow the tubers to dry off naturally and then clean away any soil. If lifting and storing over winter, cut back foliage and carefully lift the tubers out of the soil.In colder climates or heavier soils, lift and store your tubers over winter.In well-drained soils, leave the tubers in the ground and mulch over to protect against frosts.Once your dahlias have finished flowering and the first frosts have blackened the foliage, cut the plants back to the ground.Use a good-quality, multipurpose compost.Plant 1 x tuber in a 2-3litre pot or 12" in diameter.Keep them indoors in a frost-free location like a greenhouse before transferring them outside after the last frosts.If planting in pots, start them off indoors until the risk of frost has passed.Mulch over to protect them from the risk of any frost. ![]() Douse the hole with a watering can full of water and cane as you plant.(The spacing may vary depending on the final size of the variety.) Cover your tubers with 3cm (1-2") of soil.Find a good location with plenty of sun and drainage.If panting in the garden, plant in late spring once the risk of frost has passed.How to plant Dahlias Planting in the Garden ![]()
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