Plant & Care For Dahlia

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In hot tropical to sub tropical climate, grow them during winters, in cold temperate climate during spring season.

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Well drained, sandy loam soil that is rich in organic matter with 6.5 to 7.0 pH is ideal.

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Prepare potting mix with 30% garden soil + 20% cocopeat + 10% sand + 40% organic compost.

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In 8 to 12 inches sized pot with 2 or more drainage holes at bottom, fill potting mix and plant dahlia saplings.

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Daily 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily is good for growing Dahlia.

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Add water in the pot when the top layer of soil becomes dry. Avoid excess watering!

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Add half teaspoon of NPK in the ratio 5:10:10 or 10:20:20 once after every 30 days.

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Dahlia can be perennial, or annuals depending on climate. In USDA zones 8, 9, and 10 they grow as perennial.

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