Dahlia 'Tee Set' · Pests & diseases

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants. Plants will need support, see staking perennials. Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn, particularly in heavy soils, or mulch well to protect from frosts. See dahlia cultivation for more 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, and to grey moulds and other fungal rots in wet weather. Virus diseases may cause stunting, leaf markings and distortion. Fungal rots can also damage stored tubers

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bugs, caterpillars, leaf miners, glasshouse red spider mite and slugs. Earwigs sometimes damage blooms

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