dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'

How to Grow and Care for dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'

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Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter and general purpose fertiliser, in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants and stake. Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn to replant or use as a source of cuttings in spring

Watering: Regular deep watering, keeping soil evenly moist in active summer growthSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'

dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleRegular deep watering, keeping soil evenly moist in active summer growth
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingHigh-potash dahlia feed every two weeks from growth to flowering
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter and general purpose fertiliser, in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants and stake. Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn to replant or use as a source of cuttings in spring

How to Water dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

Regular deep watering, keeping soil evenly moist in active summer growth

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

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What Soil Is Best for dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

High-potash dahlia feed every two weeks from growth to flowering

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How to Prune dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back to near ground level in the autumn, before lifting and storing for the winter

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How to Propagate dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in spring from shoots from stored tubers, or divide the tubers ensuring each division has a viable bud

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How to Transplant dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

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How to Care for dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby' in Winter?

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How to Plant dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter and general purpose fertiliser, in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants and stake. Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn to replant or use as a source of cuttings in spring

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How to Repot dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

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How to Harvest dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Powdery mildews can be damaging in dry conditions. In wet weather grey moulds and other fungal rots can be a problem. Fungal rots can also damage stored tubers. A virus may cause stunting, leaf markings and distortion

Pests

Aphids, leaf miners, glasshouse red spider mite and slugs are common pests. Earwigs sometimes damage blooms. Capsid bug and caterpillars are occasional pests

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The Toxicity of dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'

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Attributes of dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'

Plant typeBedding · Herbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'
Genus
Dahlia
Family
Asteraceae
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