Lifting and storing these blooms during the winter is the key to dahlia care. Native to the warm climates of Mexico and ...
Dahlia tubers can rot in waterlogged ground so by lifting and storing them we protect them so we can plant and grow them ...
Once frost has blackened the dahlia, cut down the stems to four to six inches (up to 15cm) and then lift the tubers - making sure that ... peaty compost so the stems stick out above the compost. Store ...
That means it's time to lift the dahlia tubers before winter fully sets in and the ground hardens. Lifting and storing these tubers protects them from rotting in waterlogged soil, ensuring they ...