Dahlias 2017

There situated close the house wall the roof overhangs so they don't get any water unless I water the area, that's why the conifers have died , there's a big radiator on the same wall indoors that must help through winter,

They have been there 3/4 years now it has been mild but I think they would be ok anyhow due to there location.

 

As @Verdun , I dose my Dahlias weekly from mid July with tomato feed . What I did not do this year was stake my Dahlias .....big mistake ! As they grow to 3 - 4 feet they are falling about all over the place . I managed to stake them yesterday - a little difficult when they are fully grown . They are looking a lot better now .

 

Morning HarryS, yes got to stake dahlias early. I use tall canes and initially they look odd but soon cover them. Here I have dahlias 6 to 7' tall and they have a lot of weight. Staked early the stems become stronger too and upright. You did well to stake them when fully grown

 

On the subject of unsightly support canes, about 5 years ago I bought from B and Q green plastic coated canes. These were perfect for Dahlia staking and had a safety cap sealed onto the end . They are virtually invisible in a planting . I only have 4 left now , not sure where you can buy them from these days. As usual if it is good and effective and does the job , they stop making them

 

These are the stakes I use, was given them for free and would love to buy some more but can't find them anywhere (not my pic by the way)

 

Know Jack very well due to him buying compost from us for many years.
The man himself, December gone just after my lad dropped off 4 pallets of compost.

 

Hi Lori
Good to see you...it's Meadowland alias Poolside from GOY.