Growing and Propagating Dahlias

Dahlias are plants that can grow with heights ranging from one to five feet. If you wish to plant this type of flower, make sure to expose them constantly to the sun. Dahlias are lovers of the sunlight and they need adequate air circulation around them. The soil should also be fertile, soggy but well-drained, and rich in organic matter. Tubers should also be implanted to make sure that the eye is two or three inches underneath the ground level. Remember that you should not plant container-grown dahlias beyond the level to which they were growing in their container. Provide space for taller ones about twelve to eighteen inches away from each other in order to trim down the space to less than eight inches for smaller plants. A taller array of dahlia can be planted as a hedge with shorter flowers budding in front of them.

The majority of the larger types of dahlias are grown from tuberous roots that are available at garden centers or expert growers. In propagating dahlias, dig a cluster of tubers and keep them in a cool but frost-free location from the end of summer's growing season until spring. Then you can sow the seeds four to six weeks before planting them at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Then germination will take place as long as one to two weeks. You should protect your dahlia plants from rotting and fungus. In most cases, rotting happens due to root rot. They are caused by fungi that are in the form of molds. Plants with root rotting problems tend to imitate other familiar problems like heat, water and nutrient deficiency.

This type of plant can last for years if its roots are dug and saved. As long as you know the proper ways of growing and propagating them, you will not have any problems at all.