Hardening off means acclimating a plant to a new environment. It refers to toughening up a plant a bit, so that it’s not shocked by direct sunlight, dry conditions, and wind, and it is a term and process primarily used for young transplants. Plants that are seeded...
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THROUGH DAHLIA EDUCATION
• the latest from Triple Wren •
Sharing beauty
THROUGH DAHLIA EDUCATION
• the latest from Triple Wren •
Three Things You need to Know About Growing Dahlias From Seeds
Will these seeds grow flowers that look like the dahlias that produced the seed? Answer: No, not usually! Dahlias have 8 sets of chromosomes, which means they have some marvelous genetic diversity. The seeds from one “mother” seed pod might make flowers which all look...
How to Grow Dahlias: Spacing
How you space dahlias in your garden is important. If you give them too much space, you won’t be able to fit as many dahlias into your garden. If you space them too closely, they might not have enough room to grow and disease might plague your dahlias because of lack...
All About Fertilizing Dahlias
Are you looking for information about fertilizing dahlias? We can help! There are three main things to know about properly fertilizing dahlias: Use a balanced fertilizer toward the beginning of the season. Switch to a lower nitrogen fertilizer later in the season....
How to Grow Dahlias: Watering
Looking for information about how to water your dahlias? We can help! Keep reading to find out all about how to successfully water your dahlias. Water Carefully Before Dahlias Start Sprouting Did you know that dahlia tubers themselves do not really absorb water the...
How to Make a Fresh Flower Cloud installation
This summer at our biannual Dahlia Camp we created the most stunning hanging flower installation we've ever made! Eight hundred stems, 16 dahlia-lovin’ friends, and heaps of creativity all added up to this magnificent flower cloud! What a highlight and golden memory...
Dahlia Hybridization: Naming Your New Dahlia Hybrid
Every hybrid dahlia is a unique creation. If you saved seed from your garden, then you are a hybridizer and you have the right to name your creation. You can name your dahlia at any point, but many hybridizers wait until they see the blooms and other characteristics...
Dahlia Hybridization: Evaluating Tubers
Today, we’re finishing up our discussion about how to decide which dahlia seedlings to save. We’ve talked about blooms, plant vigor, and plant habit. The final thing we’re going to talk about is the tubers. You may have a beautiful flower that is vigorous and...
Dahlia Hybridization: Evaluating Plant Vigor and Plant Habit
Are you growing dahlias from seed this year? Do you need help deciding which blooms to keep? We can help! Today we’re continuing a helpful series sharing how we decide which first-year dahlia seedlings make the cut here at Triple Wren Farms! Each year, we consider...