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Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and enrich the planting area with compost for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater during dry spells, especially while buds form, and feed every two to three weeks through the flowering period. Taller plants benefit from discreet staking, and removing faded blooms keeps the plant productive and tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for borders, patio pots and cutting gardens, dahlias are also pollinator-friendly in single-flowered forms. 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The big heads are brilliant for bouquets and statement pots, and the plant keeps flowering right up to the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results, start tubers in pots from March or April in a frost-free place, then plant out once the risk of frost has passed. Choose full sun and a warm, sheltered position, and mix in plenty of garden compost to improve structure and drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant tubers about 10–15cm deep with the ‘eye’ facing upwards, spacing plants roughly 45–60cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist as shoots develop. If you’re growing taller stems or larger flower heads, add a cane early so support is in place before flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks through summer with a high-potash fertiliser to encourage buds. Deadhead regularly and cut stems often—removing spent blooms helps direct energy into new flowers, giving you a longer, heavier display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the first frosts blacken the foliage, cut stems back and lift the tubers to store somewhere cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch heavily, but lifting is safest. 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Deadhead regularly and cut stems often—removing spent blooms helps direct energy into new flowers, giving you a longer, heavier display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the first frosts blacken the foliage, cut stems back and lift the tubers to store somewhere cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch heavily, but lifting is safest. 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