Planting and Growing dahlia 'Roxy'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Irrigate when top soil dries halfway, keep roots lightly damp |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Diluted balanced liquid feed every two weeks bloom growing months |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water dahlia 'Roxy'?
Irrigate when top soil dries halfway, keep roots lightly damp
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dahlia 'Roxy'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dahlia 'Roxy'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for dahlia 'Roxy'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for dahlia 'Roxy'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize dahlia 'Roxy'?
Diluted balanced liquid feed every two weeks bloom growing months
Learn more →How to Prune dahlia 'Roxy'?
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back to near ground level in autumn, once frost has damaged foliage, before lifting and storing for the winter
Learn more →How to Propagate dahlia 'Roxy'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in spring from shoots from stored tubers, or divide the tubers, ensuring each section has at least one viable bud
Learn more →How to Transplant dahlia 'Roxy'?
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Learn more →How to Care for dahlia 'Roxy' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant dahlia 'Roxy'?
Grow in full sun, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and general-purpose fertiliser. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants. Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn to replant, or use as a source of cuttings, in spring. See dahlia cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot dahlia 'Roxy'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest dahlia 'Roxy'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions, fungal rots including grey moulds in wet conditions and in storage, and a virus that causes stunting, leaf markings and distortion
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bugs, caterpillars, earwigs nibbling flowers, glasshouse red spider mite and slugs
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of dahlia 'Roxy'
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