For common tall garden varietals, pinch dahlias when the plant reaches around 12 inches and has four pairs of leaves. “Stopping” dahlias involves cutting off the top of the main growing stem to ...

Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind. Installing stakes before or shortly after planting helps avoid damaging ...

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Dahlias, with their mesmerizing blooms, can be easily grown at home with proper planning. Selecting strong tubers, preparing well-draining soil, and providing ample sunlight are crucial first steps.

WHAT a whopper! Pensioner Jean Thacker is dwarfed by her garden's prize bloom - a 7ft tall dahlia. The 70-year-old retired caterer's 5ft 4ins frame has been put in the shade by her spiralling specimen ...