- How to properly plant dahlias
- Plant dahlia bulbs correctly
- Prefer a warm, bright location
- After the ice saints into the open air
- tips and tricks
Since dahlias have to be wintered in the basement until spring, it takes time for the pretty flowers to enchant the garden with their blooms. It goes a little faster if you drive the georgines, as dahlias are also called, around the house.
Advancing the dahlias has the advantage that they bloom sooner
How to properly plant dahlias
- Fill pots with soil
- Insert tubers
- Place in a bright, warm place
- Just moisten the soil
- Water moderately after sprouting
- Plant outdoors from the end of May
Plant dahlia bulbs correctly
The pots for propulsion must be deep enough so that the tubers have enough space. The layer of soil under the tuber should be about five centimeters deep. There must still be room for a three centimeter thick layer of soil above the dahlia bulb.
The planter absolutely needs a drainage hole so that no waterlogging forms in the pot, which causes the tubers to rot.
Prefer a warm, bright location
After inserting, place the pots in a warm, bright place. The window sill is a good choice. With a south-facing window, you must ensure that the young shoots of the dahlia are not burned by the sun.
A conservatory is ideal, but a frost-free garden house (€24.90) with a large window is also suitable for driving.
A cold frame in the garden is also a good place to start. Again, you should plant the georgines in pots so that you don't have to dig them up later and damage the plants in the process.
After the ice saints into the open air
Dahlias are not hardy. Dahlias that have been pushed forward may only be planted outdoors when it is certain that no more frosts are to be expected. Even light night frosts can freeze the young shoots.
After the ice saints, place the summer flowers in the prepared location - preferably with the whole pot ball.
Georginas are allowed to go outside earlier on the balcony or terrace. If frost should still occur, they can be placed in a sheltered place with the pot or brought into the house.
tips and tricks
Preparing dahlias in the house, conservatory or cold frame protects the tender shoots from being eaten by snails. The pests prefer young shoots and leave larger stems alone.