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Flower care / Dahlia

Dahlia care

Dahlias are the showstoppers of late summer — full, geometric heads in every colour, from dinner-plate blooms to neat pompons.

Dahlia

Season

July–October

Vase life

Moderate

Sourcing

Seasonal

Difficulty

Moderate

How to care for them

Re-cut the stems and use cool, deep water — dahlias are thirsty, and a good long drink on arrival helps the hollow stems fill.

Common questions

Dahlias are heavy drinkers and shed into the water — change it daily to keep them fresh.