i’m new to dahlias. i’m putting in 15 tubers that are all 4-5’ tall. i wonder if a 6’ pine stake buried deep next to each will be enough help to keep them happy ? also, should i add in any amendments when i plant ? p.s. the photo from a plant last year just for interest
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op. the bloom was given to me by a friend, so i don’t know what it is.
Sometimes you’ll have to gently tie the plants to the stake if they are especially heavy–not tightly just enough to keep them upright. Giant’s, or plants that produce a lot of heavier flowers are prone to falling over especially if there’s a good storm rolling through