Use and Care Manual

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PLANTING & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
PLANTING TIME
Great gardens start with great soil!
Soil preparation is essential for successful gardening.
LIGHT
DEPTH
BLOOM TIME
SPACING
MATURE HEIGHT
BENEFITS
About Dahlias
Soil Preparation
Healthy soil should have good tilth, nutrient content,
and a viable population of beneficial microorganisms.
We recommend using natural and organic ingredients
to prepare the soil and maintain soil fertility. It is always
a good idea to have a soil test to identify your soil type
(sandy, loam, silt, clay) and find out your soil pH.
Spring
Full Sun
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Plant dahlia bulbs in the spring after the ground has thawed
and there is no longer danger of frost.
Choose a location with well-drained soil that receives full sun.
Loosen soil prior to planting.
Dig a hole in loosened soil 6” deep. Place the bulb in the hole
with the roots/tubers down and any sprouts facing up. Space
each bulb 12” apart.
Cover with soil and water well so that the soil above the
bulbs settles. Keep soil moist during periods of dry weather
but do not overwater.
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12" apart, (1 per sq. ft.)
Plant 6" deep
NOTE: It is important to store correctly until planting. Store in a cool, dry place with plenty of air circulation. Plant in spring
as soon as ground has thawed and soil has warmed to 50°F and is workable. Usually 4-6 weeks after the last frost.
Dahlia Planting Instructions
Great Cut Flowers
36" to 40" tall
GardenStateBulbDecorativeDahliaMixedFlowerTubersareimporteddirectlyfromourfarmsandgrowersinHolland.This
mixtureoffersabold,brilliantblendofcolorwithlargeblooms,growing4to5inchesindiameter.Easytogrowandattractive
topollinators,DecorativeDahliasareperfecttoaddfastgrowingcolortoanygarden.Theyareexcellentasacutflowerandvery
popularinweddingbouquets!Dahliasgrowbestplantedinfullsunwithwell-drainedsoil.
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