Dahlia bulbs are, in general, not hardy. Some dahlias in a sheltered position might survive the winter but they will need a good covering of mulch to have a chance. It’s best to lift dahlias as they are tubers and not a bulb. Bizarrely, don’t lift them until after the first frosts as they go on growRead more
Dahlia bulbs are, in general, not hardy. Some dahlias in a sheltered position might survive the winter but they will need a good covering of mulch to have a chance. It’s best to lift dahlias as they are tubers and not a bulb. Bizarrely, don’t lift them until after the first frosts as they go on growing right up until the temperature goes below zero.
Although eucomis can withstand temperatures down to -6C, I would not plant out until the Frosts have finished. This is usually the end of May. To give them a head start you could pot them up indoors about a month prior to this. Eucomis like a free draining soil so plant on a mixture of horticulturalRead more
Although eucomis can withstand temperatures down to -6C, I would not plant out until the Frosts have finished. This is usually the end of May. To give them a head start you could pot them up indoors about a month prior to this. Eucomis like a free draining soil so plant on a mixture of horticultural grit and compost.
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Are dahlia bulbs hardy
Dahlia bulbs are, in general, not hardy. Some dahlias in a sheltered position might survive the winter but they will need a good covering of mulch to have a chance. It’s best to lift dahlias as they are tubers and not a bulb. Bizarrely, don’t lift them until after the first frosts as they go on growRead more
Dahlia bulbs are, in general, not hardy. Some dahlias in a sheltered position might survive the winter but they will need a good covering of mulch to have a chance. It’s best to lift dahlias as they are tubers and not a bulb. Bizarrely, don’t lift them until after the first frosts as they go on growing right up until the temperature goes below zero.
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Although eucomis can withstand temperatures down to -6C, I would not plant out until the Frosts have finished. This is usually the end of May. To give them a head start you could pot them up indoors about a month prior to this. Eucomis like a free draining soil so plant on a mixture of horticulturalRead more
Although eucomis can withstand temperatures down to -6C, I would not plant out until the Frosts have finished. This is usually the end of May. To give them a head start you could pot them up indoors about a month prior to this. Eucomis like a free draining soil so plant on a mixture of horticultural grit and compost.
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