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- When do dahlias blossom? Everything about the heyday of the Georgines
- From when to when do dahlias bloom?
- Extend the flowering time of the Georgines
- Why do some dahlias not bloom?
- Tips & Tricks
Dahlias bloom from the summer months until the deep autumn
When do dahlias blossom? Everything about the heyday of the Georgines
Dahlias bloom all summer long. The flowering time ends with the onset of frost. What you can do to make the georgines bloom for a long time and why it can be when the dahlias do not flower at all.
From when to when do dahlias bloom?
The heyday of dahlias in the garden begins in July. Pre-dahlias in the pot or on the balcony can also blossom sooner.
With the frost the flowering of the Georgines is over. The non hardy plants must then be dug up and their tubers overwintered in the house.
Extend the flowering time of the Georgines
In order for the dahlias to form many beautiful flowers for as long as possible, cut off the flowering flowers as much as possible. This will stimulate the flowering joy in addition.
Only if you want to sow dahlias next year, drop some flowers to allow the seeds to ripen. Collect the seeds and sow them in the house the following March.
However, the sown Georgines are not pure in variety.
Why do some dahlias not bloom?
There are mutliple reasons for this.
Too much nitrogen causes Georgians to develop many leaves but no flowers.
Pour dahlias so that the soil never dries out, but it is not too wet.
Tips & Tricks
From the flowers of dahlia can be made a delicious liqueur. For the flowers are carefully washed and inserted depending on the recipe in kirsch, brandy or other alcohol. Dahlia liqueur needs a longer Nachreifezeit so that the aroma can fully develop.