Many flower lovers can hardly wait until all the perennials in the bed finally reveal their flowers in summer. Dahlias are also one of them. But when exactly are they in season?
When is dahlia season?
The dahlia season begins with planting the tubers between April and May and the flowers appear from June onwards, depending on the variety and location. They bloom until the first frost in autumn and share their blooming season with numerous other flowers.
When does the dahlia season start?
The dahlia season begins with planting the tubers betweenAprilandMay. Safely brought through the winter, the dahlia tubers are planted in the ground in spring and the shoots visibly sprout just a few weeks later.
The flowering season for dahlias, however, only begins fromJune, depending on the variety, location and time of planting. Then the bulging flower buds open and reveal their insides.
When does dahlia season end?
Dahlias are real powerhouses because they can bloom untilfirst frost in autumn. The above-ground shoots die due to sub-zero temperatures and the tuber waits in the ground to be dug up for overwintering. Without overwintering, the dahlias, which originally come from Central America, would not survive the winter in this country.
What flowers bloom in the same season as dahlias?
Since the dahlias can be in bloom for several months, there arenumerous other flowers that show their blooms together with them, such as chrysanthemum, gladiolus, coneflower, coneflower, rose, autumn -Aster, autumn anemone, phlox, silver candle, goldenrod, cosmea and various types of ornamental grasses.
How to extend the flowering season of dahlias?
You can extend the flowering season of dahlias primarily through targeted care. This includes watering the dahlias regularly and providing them with fertilizer (€8.00 on Amazon) every two weeks during the flowering period. You should also cut off wilted flowers as soon as you notice them. This causes new flower buds to form and the flowering period to be extended.
Another significant act is pinching the dahlias. As soon as a dahlia has reached a size of 20 to 40 cm, its main shoot should be shortened.
What should happen after the dahlia flowering season ends?
As soon as the dahlia's flowering season has ended due to frost and the above-ground parts of the plant are brown and limp, it is time todig thetubersout of the soil After digging up, the tubers are overwintered in a suitable place such as the cellar. When the season comes next year, the tubers can be moved outdoors again.
Tip
Experience the season anew every year with the right winterization
In order to be able to experience the season of your chosen dahlias again and again every year, you should make sure that the tubers are overwintered cool, dark, protected and free from diseases. It is not uncommon for the dahlia tubers to dry out completely, rot or even sprout during overwintering.