Planting and Growing dahlia 'Ruby Murray'
| 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 'Ruby Murray'?
Regular deep watering, keeping soil evenly moist in active summer growth
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
High-potash dahlia feed every two weeks from growth to flowering
Learn more →How to Prune dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back to near ground level in the autumn, before lifting and storing for the winter
Learn more →How to Propagate dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in spring from shoots from stored tubers, or divide the tubers ensuring each division has a viable bud
Learn more →How to Transplant dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
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Learn more →How to Care for dahlia 'Ruby Murray' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
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. See dahlia cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest dahlia 'Ruby Murray'?
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Learn more →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
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of dahlia 'Ruby Murray'
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