Overwintering Dahlia cuttings

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  1. Tyke

    Tyke Apprentice Gardener

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    I took four Dahlia Clarion cuttings in early August. All four have taken and they are about 3 inches length in separate pots with clusters of healthy leaves.

    I'm just wondering what to do with them over winter. They are too young to have any tubers, should I bring them inside and keep them watered over winter on a window cill or should I let them wither inside without any attention or perhaps I should just leave them outside in the cold to wither away.

    Many thanks
     
  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    My gut feeling is you need to keep them in growth this winter, but best just ticking over.
    Not sure how easy that is, but a window sill might be the best option,without grow lights.
     
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    • Spruce

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      keep on the window sill and keep them ticking over , dont over water and remember it can get cold on a windowsill if frost is expected , they should be fine .

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      Definitely keep them warm, but you might find that they get a bit leggy due to the lack of light during winter. Its more normal to take Dahlia cuttings in spring when the conditions are a bit more conducive to good growth. If you manage to keep yours growing then you could take the tips out in spring and use these for even more cuttings.
       
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