scarlet dahlia · Pruning

scarlet dahlia · Dahlia coccinea

Plant tubers 10-15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, in full sun; cut back to near ground level in mid-autumn, then in mild areas and on well-drained soils leave the tubers in the ground and protect with a deep organic mulch, while in colder areas or on heavy soils lift and store the tubers and replant in late spring after all danger of frost has passed; for more advice, see dahlia cultivation. This species is one of the parents of many garden cultivars

Watering: Water regularly to keep soil moist, especially during tuber growth and hot weather.Sunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed