dahlia 'Verrone's Patsy' · Pests & diseases

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 for further advice

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

Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews 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

May be susceptible to aphids, leaf miners, glasshouse red spider mite and slugs which are common pests. Earwigs sometimes damage blooms. Capsid bug and caterpillars are occasional pests

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