•Plant dahlias in an area with full sun (preferably morning sun) ★ Plant them in rich, well drained soil. The pH should be 6.5-7.0 – slightly acidic ★ Bedding dahlias should be planted 9 to 12 inches apart, while smaller varieties should be spaced 3 feet apart
•When planting, amend with a little bit of compost or bonemeal. Do not fertilize during planting time. ★ The hole should be 6-8 inches deep. Set the tubers in with the “eyes” facing up and cover with 2-3 inches of soil
•Dahlias will start blooming after about 8 weeks from planting. You can also start dahlias indoors and then transplant outdoors once the weather permits.
•Do not water the tubers immediately after planting – this will encourage root rot. Wait until the sprouts have appeared to water
•Once dahlias are well established, water deeply 2-3 times a week for at least 30 minutes using a sprinkler
