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.
Can dahlias be cared for on the balcony?
Dahlias can easily grow on the balcony in suitable planters as long as they are watered regularly, withered flowers removed and protected from frost. Small dahlia varieties are particularly suitable for growing in balcony boxes or pots.
The right planter
Most balconies are quite small, so the flowers are usually grown in balcony boxes. 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 containers.
The planter must have enough drainage holes from which excess water can drain away, because dahlias cannot tolerate waterlogging.
When can dahlias be moved to the balcony?
Dahlias for the balcony are best grown indoors. Then they bloom much earlier.
Georgines are only allowed to go outdoors when it is no longer likely to freeze. While the planting time for dahlias outdoors begins at the end of April, plants grown earlier can be placed on the balcony at the beginning of April.
However, you will have to bring the dahlias indoors overnight if night frosts are expected.
A rich bloom only in the sun
Dahlias like it warm and sunny. Therefore, place or hang the planters as sunny as possible. Georgians also bloom in partial shade, but the flowers are not nearly as plentiful. Dahlias don't bloom at all in very shady places.
Caring for dahlias on the balcony
- Water regularly
- Cut off the faded flowers
- Possibly. Fertilize
The potting soil must not dry out, but it must not be too moist. Therefore, water moderately but regularly.
Cut out spent flowers as soon as possible to stimulate new flower growth.
Fertilizing is usually not necessary if you have planted the georgines in nutritious soil (€10.00 on Amazon).
Overwinter tubers after the first frost
After the first frost, remove the tubers and store them in the cellar. Overwintering dahlias outside almost never works.
Tips & Tricks
Dahlias can also be kept in balcony boxes as annual summer flowers. They are grown from seeds and surprise the gardener with lots of flowers this year. You can save yourself from overwintering if you sow the dahlias every year.
