How to deal with dahlias after they bloom

Dahlia post-flowering treatment

1. Pruning

After dahlias bloom, they need to be pruned and the remaining flowers should be cut off in time. This can reduce nutrient consumption, avoid infection by pests and diseases, and help the plant recover.

2. Fertilization

Dahlias consume a lot of nutrients during the flowering period, so they need to be fertilized after the flowers wither, mainly with compound fertilizer liquid, which should be applied about once every half a month.

How to grow dahlias

Dahlia is also called Oriental daisy, dahlia, etc. It usually blooms only once a year, from June to December each year. The overall flowering period is relatively long, which can last for about half a year.

1. Loosen the soil

Dahlia plants like loose, fertile, well-breathable soil, preferably rich in humus, which can provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of the plant. If the soil is too sticky, it will lead to less flowering.

2. Moderate light

If dahlias want to bloom, they need sufficient light. Although the plant prefers partial shade, it must also be provided with sufficient light during the growing period, which is conducive to the differentiation of flower buds, but the light must be soft.

3. Water appropriately

Dahlias are neither drought-resistant nor water-resistant. Too much or too little water is not conducive to their flowering, so an appropriate amount of glue must be used during maintenance.