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I grow dahlias<\/a> in my garden for several summers now, and if you've never grown one before, I guarantee you'll quickly become fascinated by this multi-faceted flower!
To make your planting a success, I'm sharing my experience and my routine around the cycle of this unique flower. 
If you want to take the plunge, start by choosing dahlias that you like and whose colors go well together. Choose different shapes: pompom, decorative, camellia and so on. This will bring diversity to your bed and your future bouquets. 
If you want to plant your dahlias on a balcony, opt for smaller varieties, so that you can plant them in smaller pots (15-20 liters instead of 25 liters). If you're undecided about your choice of flowers, opt for dahlias sold as a \u201ccollection\u201d of several tubers. Once you're happy with your choice, it's time to start planting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to plant dahlias<\/strong> ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plant your dahlias in your garden or in pots on your balcony, after the last spring frosts (late April - early May) in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Place the tuber in a hole 5 cm below the surface of the soil, stem upwards. Cover and water thoroughly. For an explosive effect, plant your dahlias \u201cen masse\u201d 40 cm apart, otherwise 80 cm will suffice. 

If your garden soil is too clayey, loosen it with a mixture of 50% sand and 50% potting soil. Mulch to keep the soil moist and protect your tubers from late frosts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Planting dahlias in pots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For pot planting, you'll need a pot of at least 25 liters. The larger the pot, the more room the dahlia will have to feed and thrive. At the bottom of the pot, place clay balls for drainage and plant just one tuber per pot, 5cm below the surface. Dahlias don't like having guests at the same table! 
Use topsoil rather than potting soil, to help retain water and reduce watering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Staking dahlias<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For large plants, I always install a stake as soon as they are planted: this avoids injuring the tuber as it grows and will support the plant, as the stems can be brittle and some flowers very heavy. I use bamboo stakes measuring 180cm and 2-3cm in diameter, but any other similar support will do.
Tie the plant to the stake as it grows, using thick, natural-fiber twine, but not too tightly. When the plant has reached full size, make sure it is well supported by the stake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Labeling dahlias<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here's a tip:<\/strong> do as I do, never forget to label your dahlias!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use reusable labels to hang from the stake as soon as the plant is planted. Once the plant has flowered, check that the variety corresponds to the name on the label and move the label to a stem at the base of the plant. Once out of the ground, only a label will help you distinguish one variety from another, as dahlias all look alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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