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Dahlia - Almand's joy

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    Cultivation of Dahlia

    Pre-cultivation

    • When : Start in March-April.
    • Pot size : About 20 litres.
    • Soil : Flowering soil or planting soil mixed with peat.
    • Planting : Place the tuber with the "eyes" upwards about 10 cm below the soil surface.
    • Location : Bright and cool, optimum temperature 15°C.
    • Watering : Water carefully before the shoots start to grow.

    Planting Dahlias

    • Hardening : Gradually over about a week in the sun, wind and temperature.
    • Time frame : After the last night frost.
    • Planting outdoors : About 10 cm deep, with a distance of 50-75 cm depending on the height of the variety.
    • Location : Sun or partial shade, warm location.

    Cultivation of dahlia tubers

    • Soil : Well-drained and well-drained garden soil.
    • Plant position : Sunny or semi-shady.
    • Fertilizer and watering : Regular for intensive growth and flowering.
    • Buds : Remove overbloomed flowers and any buds for larger flowers.
    • Cut flowers : Dahlias are excellent as cut flowers.

    Dahlia in Pot

    • Pot size : 30 liters for low-growing varieties, at least 40 liters for tall-growing varieties.
    • Soil : Well-fertilized potting soil at the bottom, seed soil at the top.
    • Watering and fertilization : Regular.
    • Topping : Topping at 15-20 cm for more branched and flowering stems.

    Winter storage of dahlia tubers

    • Time : After the first frosty nights in September.
    • Preparation : Shake off excess soil, cut off old tubers and thin roots.
    • Storage : Dry, cool and airy, e.g. in sawdust in a shoe box.
    • Labeling : Label the tubers to know what to plant where.
    • Control : Check the tubers for mold and remove any damaged parts.

    Propagation of Dahlias

    • Methods : Divide large tubers, take cuttings or seed (note that dahlias are not true to seed).
    • Seeds : If seeds are sown, the new plant will not be identical to the parent.

    Good to know

    • Height, flower size and colour : Influenced by soil, light, temperature, water and nutrient availability.
    • Flower color : May vary depending on the stage of the bloom.

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    Questions and answers

    1. Which payment methods do you accept?

    Answer: We accept payments via Klarna, where you can pay by invoice, card payment, direct payment or partial payment.

    2. What is the delivery time for my order?

    Answer: Delivery usually takes place within 2-4 working days. During high season it may take a little longer. You will receive a confirmation by e-mail when your order is shipped.

    3. Do you offer free shipping?

    Answer: Yes, we offer free shipping on all seed packages for purchases over SEK 26 in Sweden.

    4. Can I return live plants?

    Answer: Unfortunately, live plants cannot be returned due to their sensitivity and because they are fresh produce.