33K views · 374 reactions | How to care for your dahlias. #dahlia #flowers #flowercaretips | Sharkey's Greenhouses | Facebook

Dahlia flowers are some of the fullest and beautiful flowers you can find in your garden and if treated right, can keep flourishing all the way til first frost! My gardening tips for beginner gardeners will show you the basics of dahlia care and how to keep those dahlias happy all year round #gardeningtips #gardeningforbeginners #dahlia #dahlias #plantcare | Gardening with Ish

How to care for dahlias through the year: • pot them up into 15-20cm diameter pots using multipurpose compost between February and mid May. Grow them in a greenhouse or outside in a sunny position and protect from frost when needed. • water straight after planting, but not again until the soil feels quite dry. Water more frequently when they start to grow. • when they have grown to 20-30cm tall, transfer them into borders. • enjoy flowers between July-October, deadhead them regularly to encourag