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
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dahlia 'Durango' · 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
May be affected by a virus, tubers may rot in store
Can get aphids, capsid bug, earwigs, caterpillars and glasshouse red spider mite
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