- The right planter
- When can dahlias move to the balcony?
- A profuse flowering only in the sun
- Caring for dahlias on the balcony
- Overwinter bulbs after first frost
- tips and tricks
Dahlias can also be cared for on the balcony without any major problems. However, small varieties are more suitable here, because dahlia plants that grow very tall need correspondingly large planters. Tips for caring for georgines on the balcony.
Dahlias on the balcony or terrace need a lot of sun for abundant flowering
The right planter
Most of the balconies are quite small, so the flowers are usually grown in balcony boxes (€109.00). This is not a problem with very small dahlia varieties that do not grow higher than 30 centimeters.
If you have more space, you can also grow larger georgines in suitable pots or tubs.
The planter must have enough drainage holes from which excess water can drain, because dahlias do not tolerate waterlogging.
When can dahlias move to the balcony?
It is best to drive dahlias for the balcony indoors. Then they bloom much earlier.
Georginas are only allowed to go outside when it is unlikely to freeze any longer. While the planting season for dahlias outdoors begins at the end of April, early April plants can be placed on the balcony.
However, you must bring the dahlias indoors overnight if night frosts are expected.
A profuse flowering only in the sun
Dahlias like it warm and sunny. Therefore, place or hang the planters in as sunny a position as possible. Georgians also flower in semi-shade, but the flowers are by no means as plentiful. Dahlias will not flower at all in very shady places.
Caring for dahlias on the balcony
- Water regularly
- Cut off the faded
- Possibly fertilize
The potting soil must not dry out, but it must not be too moist. Therefore, water moderately but regularly.
Cut out faded flowers as soon as possible to encourage new flower growth.
Fertilizing is usually not necessary if you have planted the georgines in nutritious soil.
Overwinter bulbs after first frost
After the first frost, remove the tubers and store them in the basement. Overwintering dahlias outside almost never works.
tips and tricks
Dahlias can also be kept in balcony boxes as annual summer flowers. They are grown from seeds and surprise the gardener with many flowers in the current year. You can save yourself the hibernation if you sow the dahlias every year.