Planting and Growing dahlia 'Durango'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 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 | Chalk · 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 'Durango'?
Regular deep watering, keeping soil evenly moist in active summer growth
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dahlia 'Durango'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dahlia 'Durango'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for dahlia 'Durango'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for dahlia 'Durango'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize dahlia 'Durango'?
High-potash dahlia feed every two weeks from growth to flowering
Learn more →How to Prune dahlia 'Durango'?
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back to near ground level in the autumn, before lifting and storing for the winter or mulching in milder locations
Learn more →How to Propagate dahlia 'Durango'?
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 'Durango'?
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Learn more →How to Care for dahlia 'Durango' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant dahlia 'Durango'?
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. 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 'Durango'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest dahlia 'Durango'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a virus, tubers may rot in store
Pests
Can get aphids, capsid bug, earwigs, caterpillars and glasshouse red spider mite
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of dahlia 'Durango'
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