Plantlarge dahliasand those grown solely as cut flowers in a dedicated plot where they will be free from competition from other plants. Set tubers in rows spaced 3 feet apart. If you plant dahlias about 1 foot apart, they make an excellent flowering hedge and will support each other. Pla...
Site along a pond, stream, or waterfall with other water lovers such as gunnera, ligularia, or elephant ears for a bold tropical-looking display.Companion plants: Plant with dahlias and gladiolus for a cutting garden that will last until frost. Other companions include creeping Jenny, New Guin...
Plant WithDahlias, Salvias, Bee Balm Don’t Plant WithWater-dependent Plants Cultivation Many people cultivate Platycodon Grandiflorus for their roots. Balloon flowers are part of the Campanulaceae family, known asPlatycodon grandifloras.They are the only member of thePlatycodongenus, giving them the...
Gardeners usually grow gladiolus as a summer flowering bulb in the garden. Prized for its brightly colored flowers, blooms come in nearly any color except blue. While usually grown outdoors, you can grow gladiolus bulbs indoors in pots. Since gladiolus is a tender bulb that does not tolerate c...
Follow these expert tips for hydrangea care—whether they’re in a vase, potted, or in the ground—for beautiful blooms all season long. Learning how to take care of hydrangeas isn’t difficult. These hydrangea care guidelines came straight from the pros
Grow taller forms in a cut-flower bed with other summer bloomers such as cosmos, sunflowers, zinnias, and dahlias for seasonal bouquets. Plant a dwarf variety in a brightly colored ceramic pot and use as a centerpiece on a patio table where the diminutive flowers can be enjoyed up close....
When do dinner plate dahlias bloom?Most dinnerplate dahlia will start to bloom about 8 weeks after planting and will bloom until fall if you remove spent flowers. Why are my dinner plate dahlias small?This can be the result ofdahlia mosaic virus. Unhealthy tubers can be stunted, as well...
Try adding hollyhocks to a bouquet with bellflowers, phlox, baby’s breath, and roses. Gardening Products Wit and Wisdom Dahlias were often grown in front of hollyhocks to hide their “shins.” Sometimes used to hide outhouses, hollyhocks were called “outhouse flowers.” All parts of the...
When the top growth of the dahlia dies back in the fall, it’s time to dig up the tubers. It’s ok if this is just after the first frost, because you want the tubers to stay in the ground as long as possible—the more mature they are, the better they hold up in storage. ...
Even though the tubers cannot take the cold of winter in colder climates, it is still possible to save them for the next season by storing them indoors or in a protected shed. I do the same thing here in NC with my dahlias. Is Caladium Poisonous to Pets? Unfortunately for our pet bu...