Dahlia help!

alexgirl73 · 03-03-2007, 05:52 PM

I had some very beautiful dahlias growing in my garen last year. First time I had ever grown them and I was very taken with them, so when it came to the end of the season I dug them up as per my neighbours instructions, dried them out, wrapped them in newspaper and ..........now what?? What do I do to get them ready for replanting or do I just stick them back in the ground, and when do I do this? Novice gardner really needs help here

Fran · 03-03-2007, 07:10 PM

I am sure someone will come along soon with advice for you Alex, I am afraid I haven't got a clue when it comes to gardening

dandysmom · 03-03-2007, 09:53 PM

http://www.flower-gardening-made-eas...mer-bulbs.htmlAlex, here's a link that might help .....

alexgirl73 · 03-03-2007, 10:06 PM

Thanks for that Eileen. Time to go and buy some potting compost and soil. I've got the pots, so will hopefully get them planted next week. They were so beautiful last summer, so really looking forward to having them in my garden again!

dandysmom · 03-03-2007, 10:19 PM

Will love to see some pics of them! I like the little miniature ones, they fit in better in a very small yard; love the big dazzling dinner plate size dahlias, but just take up too much space!

alexgirl73 · 03-03-2007, 10:22 PM

Mines are in between Eileen. But the vividness of the colours was spectacular! The only downside is the petals dropping. When they go they go all at once it seems, and I spent hours picking the blasted things up, lol! Worth it though!

dandysmom · 03-03-2007, 10:46 PM

Here's a link to the place I'm ordering my miniatures from, as well as the blue geraniums....thought you'd like to see the lovely colors: click on dahlias ...http://www.dutchgardens.com/on/deman...Gardens-Site/d

Fran · 04-03-2007, 12:03 AM

There's some gorgeous flowers on there Eileen. I love the who dun it Dahlia

dandysmom · 04-03-2007, 02:53 AM

That is lovely, isn't it; if I had room I'd get the Lilac time! The Mignon miniatures are the ones I ordered, as well as the blue geraniums.

alexgirl73 · 04-03-2007, 08:43 AM

Some gorgeous ones there! Thought you would have gone for the Mrs Eileen dahlia Eileen, lol!

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