Planting and Growing dahlia 'Bora Bora'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Regular deep watering, keeping soil evenly moist in active summer growth |
| 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 | High-potash dahlia feed every two weeks from growth to flowering |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water dahlia 'Bora Bora'?
Regular deep watering, keeping soil evenly moist in active summer growth
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dahlia 'Bora Bora'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dahlia 'Bora Bora'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for dahlia 'Bora Bora'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for dahlia 'Bora Bora'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize dahlia 'Bora Bora'?
High-potash dahlia feed every two weeks from growth to flowering
Learn more →How to Prune dahlia 'Bora Bora'?
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 'Bora Bora'?
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 'Bora Bora'?
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Learn more →How to Care for dahlia 'Bora Bora' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant dahlia 'Bora Bora'?
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, and stake. 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 'Bora Bora'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest dahlia 'Bora Bora'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions, fungal rots including grey mould 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 'Bora Bora'
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