Dahlias
Get expert advice on growing and caring for dahlias with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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Brand new dahlia hybrid discovered at Washington flower farm
The intriguing Daffodahlia is undergoing trials to find out if it can be bred and sold to home gardeners
By Rachel Bull Published
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How to deadhead dahlias – and keep these sensational blooms flowering well into the fall
Discover exactly when and how to deadhead these fall favorites for even more glorious blooms
By Rachel Crow Last updated
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How to double your dahlias – and get bumper blooms without buying any more plants
This simple flower growing trick will give you more dahlia flowers on every one of your plants
By Rachel Bull Published
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How to grow dahlias from seed – floral experts hail ‘exciting and fascinating possibilities’ it offers
Sowing dahlia seeds is a simple way to get colorful blooms, and also a potentially fun experiment
By Drew Swainston Published
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How and when to harvest dahlia seeds for new beautiful blooms next year
Learn how and when to collect dahlia seeds – and store them correctly to sow in the spring and get new flowers for free
By Drew Swainston Published
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Dahlia pests – the best natural solutions as recommended by experts
The prevention and treatment of dahlia pests can mean healthier plants, better blooms, and maybe even more flowers
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to keep dahlias blooming – experts reveal the 5 secrets for plentiful flowers
You can easily boost dahlia blooms to ensure continued flowering. This is the lowdown from gardening experts on optimum flower power
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to prune dahlias – expert tips for getting the most from these summer favorites
Cutting dahlias back can result in better-performing plants – here's how to try it at home
By Holly Crossley Published
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Dahlia diseases – expert tips to mitigate many potential risks to your blooms
Learn the dahlia diseases to look out for and how you can keep your dahlias healthy to guarantee a stunning display of blooms each year
By Drew Swainston Published
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Types of dahlias – 16 dazzling showstoppers for long-lasting displays
Add drama with sumptuous pompons and cactus styles as we look at the best types of dahlias for beds, borders and containers
By Graham Rice Published
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How to grow dahlias – fill your garden with vibrant summer color
Learn how to grow dahlias from tubers, including advice on where to plant these flamboyant flowers and how to care for them
By Leigh Clapp Last updated
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How to grow dahlias in pots – expert tips on planting, watering, and more
Fill your patio with dahlias in containers – a beautiful way to brighten the space this summer
By Holly Crossley Published
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When to plant dahlias – for bold blooms and beautiful cut flowers
Discover when to plant dahlias to enjoy their cheery color in late summer and fall
By Lucy Searle Published
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How to plant dahlia tubers – for a glorious floral display
Discover how to plant dahlia tubers to fill your pots and borders with fabulous flowers from summer to fall
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to create a summer flower arrangement – with dahlias and poppies
Easy step-by-step instructions for a summer flower display with dahlias and poppies
By Andrea Childs Published
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Monty Don reveals his dahlia tuber planting tips – for a colorful display
The celebrity gardener shares his top tips on checking the condition of dahlia tubers, and planting them to get the most dazzling displays in the garden this year
By Rachel Crow Published
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Sarah Raven's favorite dahlias, and her tips for looking after them
We can't get enough of dahlias at the moment so we've asked florist and plantswoman Sarah Raven to share her top varieties for this season
By Teresa Conway Published